50,000-Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (FA4600 55 CONS PKP) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the upcoming procurement of two (2) 50,000-Gallon Collapsible Fuel Bladders with 6-inch Adapter Assemblies for delivery to Whiteman Air Force Base, MO. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses to this presolicitation are due by May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
This procurement seeks commercial products to meet specific fuel storage and transfer requirements. Key deliverables include:
- Two (2) 50,000 U.S. gallon capacity Collapsible Fuel Bladders.
- Material: Polyurethane reinforced with nylon.
- Dimensions (filled): Approximately 65' x 23' x 5.5'.
- Compliance: Must meet MIL-PRF-32233C specification.
- Components: Must include a 2-inch flange tank drain, a 6-inch filler/discharge assembly, a 4-inch ball valve assembly, a 2-inch drain valve assembly, and 6-inch cam-lock fittings.
- Ventilation: Must include a vent fitting assembly with flame arrestor.
- Repair: Must include a Type III repair kit.
- Integration: Must integrate with existing War Reserve Materiel (WRM) fuel systems.
- Configuration: Must match United States Air Force/Air Force Petroleum Office (USAF/AFPET) approved configurations.
- Functionality: Must support aviation fuel operations and safety standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (announcing upcoming procurement of commercial products).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Delivery Timeline: Within 30 days after contract award.
- Delivery Location: Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 28, 2026.
- Response Date: May 21, 2026, 1:00 PM CT.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This is a competitive contract action. A quote will be solicited from at least three (3) sources, and all responsible sources are invited to submit a quotation.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 326299 (Rubber Fabricated Materials).
- PSC Code: 9320 (Rubber Fabricated Materials).
- The requirement is not subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement (WTO GPA) and/or a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
- The product does not require any technical data not already provided.
- This is not a construction requirement.