Heavy Weight Fairlead Beams - FA481926Q0002
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting quotations for 40 Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assemblies (FA481926Q0002) to support aircraft arresting systems at Tyndall AFB, FL. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Questions are due February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, and quotations are due February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide 40 Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assemblies, each with three (3) Rollers/Sheaves. These assemblies are integral to Aircraft Arresting Systems (AAS), directing purchase tape paths and enabling energy absorber placement outside the runway frangibility zone. The work includes furnishing all required parts, equipment, material, and labor in accordance with applicable codes, specifications, and industry/federal standards. Delivery is required within 14 months after the Date of Award.
Key Requirements
- Quantity: 40 Heavy Weight Fairlead Beam Assemblies with three (3) Rollers/Sheaves.
- Part Numbers: Specific National Stock Number (NSN) 1710-01-098-4984 and Part Number 52-W-2295-201.
- Technical Specifications: Production must adhere to USAF drawings, including detailed dimensions, tolerances, and material specifications (e.g., ASME Y14.5). Precision parts require water jet or laser cutting. Welding and inspection processes must comply with American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1.
- Materials: Specific paint (High Gloss Green, MIL-PRF-85285) and primer (Dark Green Epoxy, MIL-PRF-23377K) are required. Sheave casting material can be Aluminum Alloy A356-T6 Sand Casted or Billet 6061-T6.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required for contractors without prior FAT approval or recent production deliveries. FAT approval must be obtained no later than 285 calendar days after contract award, with PDF drawings submitted within 60 days and the first article delivered within 180 days of government drawing review.
- Delivery: To AFCEC/COMX, 1001 Mississippi Rd; Bldg. 1141, Tyndall AFB, FL 32403.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items (supply), evaluated under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 336413, 1250 Employees size standard).
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 14 months after Date of Award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Offers must be submitted electronically in two volumes (Volume 1: Price; Volume 2: Technical Approach and FAT Process, max 7 pages) via email to Amn Cristopher Santana Castro (cristopher.santana_castro@us.af.mil) and SSgt Benjamin Spear (benjamin.spear.1@us.af.mil). Subject line: "FA481926Q0002 - Quote".
- Evaluation: Best value determination based on Price and Technical factors.
- Questions Due: February 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
- Quotations Due: February 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
- Offer Validity: Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Contacts
- Primary: Amn Cristopher Santana Castro (cristopher.santana_castro@us.af.mil, (850)283-8639)
- Secondary: SSgt Benjamin Spear (benjamin.spear.1@us.af.mil, 8502838651)