McConnell AFB Tire Carriers
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 proposals for Aircraft Tire Carriers for McConnell AFB. This Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside opportunity requires the provision of four specialized carriers for KC-46 and KC-135 main and nose tires. Proposals are due April 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM CT.
Scope of Work
The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) requires four aircraft tire carriers to facilitate the proper shipment of KC-46 and KC-135 main and nose tires for deployments. Key requirements for the carriers include:
- Airworthiness: Must be airworthy on KC-46 and KC-135 aircraft.
- Dimensions: Must not exceed the dimensions of a 463L pallet (88"x108") and be no higher than 60".
- Capacity: Each carrier must store 6 main tires and 2 nose tires for KC-46 and KC-135 aircraft, with an approximate stored weight of 1400 lbs.
- Design: Must open on one side, with a securely latching and locking mechanism. The open side must drop to the floor to act as a ramp for rolling tires.
- Interior: The interior must feature a 1-foot indenture to prevent tire movement during transport.
- Durability: Parts must be sturdy enough to handle weight and movement to/from deployed locations. Carriers require high-quality, black, glossy paint and primer capable of sustaining adverse weather conditions and resisting salt water damage.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5680 (Miscellaneous Construction Materials)
- NAICS: 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.
- Delivery: On or before July 22, 2026.
- Proposal Due: April 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM CT (16:30Z).
- Place of Performance: Prairie Village, KS 67221.
- Funding Note: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Price and Compliance with Solicitation, incorporating FAR clauses 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services).
Additional Notes
Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). For questions, contact A1C Artasia Howard at artasia.howard@us.af.mil or 316-759-2254.