Heavy Aircraft Scales Maintenance
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically AFTC PZIO, has issued a Sole Source Justification for Heavy Aircraft Scales Maintenance at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This justification supports a follow-on Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for the sustainment of the Hangar 1830 Aircraft Scales System. The action is based on the unique qualifications of Fairbanks Scales, Inc., and the proprietary nature of the equipment.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the provision of management, personnel, tools, vehicles, supplies, materials, equipment, and labor for the comprehensive inspection, maintenance, repair, and calibration of the aircraft scales located in Hangar 1830. The primary objective is to ensure the unit remains completely and fully operational.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Period of Performance: November 1, 2025, to October 31, 2030 (five years)
- Contracting Office: FA9301 AFTC PZIO
- Place of Performance: Edwards, CA 93524
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source justification, not an open competition. The government intends to award to Fairbanks Scales, Inc.
Additional Notes
The aircraft scale system, originally installed in 1956 and digitally converted in 2011 by Fairbanks Scales, Inc., is highly specialized. Fairbanks is identified as the only factory direct provider capable of maintenance, repair, and calibration due to proprietary parts and lack of access to original specifications for third-party vendors. A previous Notice of Intent to Sole Source was posted on July 15, 2025, and no other vendors responded. The government asserts that awarding to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost. The current contract for this service is FA9301-21-D-0003, awarded to Fairbanks on October 1, 2020. Fairbanks' warranty for screw jack repair is contingent on their technicians performing regular preventative maintenance.