Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : 463L Legacy Cargo Pallet Production Follow-On Contract
Deadline : 20 Jun 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 120496615
Document Ref. No. : FA8534-24-R-0015
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
The Support Equipment and Vehicles Division (AFLCMC/ROZ) at 235 Byron Street, Bldg. 300 West Wing, Bay D, Suite 19A, Robins AFB, Georgia has a requirement for a sole source effort to AAR Manufacturing (CAGE 80298) based on FAR 6.302-1, only one source is capable of satisfying the government-s requirement. It is a 6-year, Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract. This contract will contain a 1-year basic period and five 1-year option periods to produce the 463L Cargo Pallets.
The 463L Cargo Pallet (P/N: HCU-6/E & HCU-12/E) is used to transport cargo up to 10, 000 lbs. on-board military cargo-carrying aircraft, including C-5, C-17, and C-130. The pallets are transported on the ground with Tunner loaders, Halvorsen loaders, forklifts, and k-loaders. Cargo on-board these pallets can be stacked up to 96 inches high prior to being secured with two side (low profile) nets and one top net to the 463L rail system on the aforementioned loaders and aircraft. The 463L pallet is manufactured with dimensions of 108" x 88" x 2.25" for the length, width, and height, respectively. The dimensions specified in the Technical Data Package (TDP) assure compatibility with the 463L rail system on-board various loaders and cargo-carrying aircraft, and with material handling equipment utilized in aerial ports. Pallets are rated for use up to 10, 000 lbs. Pallets are comprised of top and bottom aluminum skins, 2" thick balsa wood, aluminum extrusion rails, rivets, twenty-two tie down D-rings rated at 7, 500 lbs., and four corner brackets. The 463L pallet is considered a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101.
IAW DAFFARS 5305.204 and AFI 16-201, foreign participation is not permitted.
NSN: 1670-00-820-4896
Quantity:
Basic Period - Production BEQ 19, 000 each
Option Period I - Production BEQ 19, 000 each
Option Period II - Production BEQ 19, 000 each
Option Period III - Production BEQ 19, 000 each
Option Period IV - Prod...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA8534-24-R-0015
Related Notice : FA8534-24-R-0015
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office: FA8534 AFLCMC WNKAC
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Jun 06, 2025 04:28 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jun 20, 2025 05:30 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Jul 05, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 1670 - PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELIVERY, RECOVERY SYSTEMS; AND CARGO TIE DOWN EQUIPMENT
NAICS Code: 331 - Primary Metal Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Cadillac, MI USA
Documents
Tender Notice
SOW-Legacy-Pallet_2025.pdf
463L_Cargo_Pallet_Drawing_Package.pdf