Load Bank
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 is soliciting offers for a Portable Resistive Load Bank under solicitation number FA8125-26-Q-0033. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure one (1) load bank for the 76th AMXG/567th at Tinker Air Force Base. The original offer due date was March 2, 2026, but Amendment 0001 extends this deadline; however, the new specific due date is not detailed in the amendment.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Portable Resistive Load Bank with specific electrical and functional specifications. Key requirements include:
- Electrical: 230VAC L-N, 400VAC L-L, 3-Phase, 400 Hz.
- Receptacle: 6-Pin Aircraft Power Receptacle (compliant with Drawing LE409-0001).
- Load Capacity: 100 kW or more, with load adjustments in increments of 10 kW or less. The kVA rating should match the load capacity (100 kVA) for a resistive load bank with a power factor of 1.
- Metering: Display input frequency, volts, amps, and watts. Digital gauges are preferred, but analog is acceptable.
- Safety Features: E/F interlock and Thermal Protection.
- Monitoring: Four (4) BNC female connectors for oscilloscope monitoring of input power.
- Handling: Casters for transport and lifting pockets for forklift loading/unloading.
- Noise Level: Not to exceed 85 dB (A) per OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.95.
- No specific brand or model is required; vendors must meet minimum requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS: 335311 (800 employees size standard)
- Product Service Code: 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power And Distribution Equipment)
- Original Offer Due Date: March 2, 2026, 12:00 PM local time. Amendment 0001 extends this date, but the new deadline is not specified.
- Delivery Expected: On or before March 9, 2026.
- Published Date: February 24, 2026 (reflecting Amendment 0001).
Evaluation & Submission
Quotations will be evaluated based solely on the Lowest Total Evaluated Price (TEP) from vendors whose quotes conform to all solicitation requirements. Offerors must submit quotations by the specified due date and time, including a technical description, warranty terms, price, discount terms, "remit to" address, and completed representations and certifications. Incomplete quotes may be considered ineligible. The government reserves the right to conduct interchanges for clarification. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
Additional Notes
Delivery is to Tinker Air Force Base, Building 3001, requiring adherence to specific gate access procedures (Gate 33) and REAL ID Act compliance for contractor personnel. The contract will be administered by Tinker AFB.