Travis AFB CA - Wheel Torque System and Assembly (Brand Name requirement)

The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis AFB, California, is procuring a Brand Name Bauer Wheel Build Up Stand and Assembly Torque System, along with associated components and on-site services, to support maintenance operations for C-17, C-5, and KC-46 aircraft wheel assemblies. The requirement includes one Model 8071 hydraulic-assisted wheel build-up stand, one Model 8731 computer-controlled twin-spindle torque system with 2% torque accuracy and a range of 45–225 ft/lbs, six aircraft-specific wheel adapters configured for the referenced platforms, and comprehensive on-site installation and training services. All equipment must be brand new, with no refurbished items permitted, and delivery is mandated within 90 days of contract award to 269 Ellis Rd., Travis AFB, CA 94535, with installation and training to follow within the same 90-day window. The procurement is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and NAICS Code 336413, restricting eligibility to small businesses only, and award will be made based on best value, with price fairness and technical compliance with the Statement of Need as the primary evaluation criteria. Contractors must submit proposals electronically to both designated point of contacts by June 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM PDT and must hold firm pricing for 60 days following the submission deadline. All offerors are required to be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and must complete the Contractor Responsibility Verification form, providing documentation attesting to financial stability, organizational structure, production capabilities, and ethical business practices. Past performance references and a Technical Capability Statement demonstrating alignment with the Statement of Need must also be submitted. Compliance with numerous DFARS and FAR clauses is mandatory, including Buy American provisions, cybersecurity maturity certification (CMMC), prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and certain foreign-sourced materials, electronic payment submissions via WAWF and EFT, and adherence to DoD assessment requirements. Personnel accessing the base must undergo Personal Identity Verification, and the contractor must comply with all TAFB Security Requirements outlined in Attachment 3. The contract enforces strict adherence to domestic sourcing, anti-trafficking regulations, and whistleblower protections, with deviations applied to several DFARS clauses to enforce enhanced oversight and compliance.