Extreme Loads Tire Force Machine
SOL #: FA9101ELTFMSources Sought
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BR
ARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, United States
Place of Performance
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
NAICS
Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)
PSC
No PSC code specified
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 1, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 4, 2026, 8:00 PM
Qualification Details
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, specifically the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for an Extreme Loads Tire Force Machine (EL-TFM) system. This system is intended for the Landing Gear Test Facility (LGTF) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio, to address a capability gap in dynamometer force testing and static load presses. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, 16:00 EST.
Scope of Work
The EL-TFM system will be designed to develop, build, fabricate, and install. Key requirements include:
- Meeting specifications outlined in the "Extreme Loads Tire Force Machine Specification (Tire/Wheel)" SOW, dated September 17, 2025.
- Measuring vertical, yaw, and roll forces.
- Moving a loaded surface (approx. 30ft long, 5ft wide) at up to 6 inches/second.
- Investigating footprint forces, deformations, tire wear, localized forces, tire profile information, and quasi-static stiffness.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable at this RFI stage; however, the RFI requests information on business type (large, small, disadvantaged, HUBZone, woman-owned, veteran-owned) and relevant NAICS code (334519).
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 16:00 EST
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026, 16:00 EST
- Published: April 1, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submissions are limited to 10 pages for Section 2.
- Responses and questions must be sent via email to tyler.payne.9@us.af.mil.
- Proprietary information should be minimized and clearly marked.
- This RFI is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not committed to a contract, and no funding is currently committed.
Additional Notes
- Companies must be registered in SAM.gov.
- Distribution of the SOW is restricted (Distribution Statement D); interested parties must contact the Contracting Officer to confirm eligibility.
- All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
- The information provided is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.
People
Points of Contact
Tyler PaynePRIMARY
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Posted: Apr 1, 2026