F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Container
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 325th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to identify contractors capable of supplying F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Containers for Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for quotation, aimed at determining industry capabilities. Responses are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for sixteen (16) F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation (WST) Containers to support the F-35 Sustainment Center for daily operations, Temporary Duty assignments (TDYs), and deployment readiness of the 325th Fighter Wing. Key requirements include:
- Capable of storing and transporting two rows of wheels (15" to 18" diameter) or one row of wheels (19" to 33" diameter).
- Constructed of rugged, high-grade steel.
- Must fit within standard ISU-90 dimensions (108" W x 88" L x 91" H).
- Stackable, forkliftable, and capable of land, sea, and air movement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Anticipated Delivery Date: September 3, 2026
- Warranty: One year, parts only, commencing upon completed delivery.
- Place of Performance: Tyndall AFB, FL 32403
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors shall provide information detailing their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement, along with estimated lead times. This information will be used for market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 to assess the availability and capability of businesses.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Sean-Austin Maguire, sean-austin.maguire@us.af.mil, 850-283-8692
- Secondary Contact: SrA Samuel Pendleton, samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil
- F-35 Sustainment Center Contact: SSgt Kristian Green, kristian.green@us.af.mil, 850-283-9656