PKA - KC-46 Pallet Shelving - 22 MXS - McConnell AFB
Overview
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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 the procurement and installation of KC-46 Pallet Shelving at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This requirement, designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside, seeks a contractor to provide specialized storage systems for 463L seat pallets and Air Transportable Galley Lavatories (ATGLs)/ISU 90s. Offers are due by April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Purpose & Scope
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ FA462126Q0014) aims to acquire and install a pallet storage system within Building 1107 at McConnell AFB. The system must accommodate 45 each 463L seat pallets (157' 1" long x 7' 10" wide) and 20 each ATGLs/ISU 90s (105' long x 7' 10" wide), with shelving tiers certified up to 10,000 lbs. The scope includes a 3-tiered unit for seat pallets (14' 10" total height) and a 2-tiered unit for ATGLs/ISU 90s (10' 2" total height), both with specific bay dimensions and built-in dunnage.
Contractor Responsibilities
The selected contractor will be responsible for a site pre-inspection, furnishing all personnel, materials, equipment, and transportation, and installing the system according to the customer's floor plan. This includes maintaining a clean job site, disposing of debris, complying with installation safety regulations, and performing equipment testing. Personnel must obtain base identification and passes, undergo NCI background checks, and wear distinctive identification.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: April 30, 2026, to October 7, 2026
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 337215 (Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 500 employees
- Place of Performance: Building 1107, McConnell AFB, Kansas
- Normal Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 0700-1500 (excluding Federal Holidays and Wing down days)
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST
- Offers Due: April 23, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST
- Submission Format: Offers must be submitted in PDF format, limited to 15 pages.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Acceptance, Lead Time, and Price.
- Award Basis: Best-value tradeoff, with Lead Time considered more important than Price. Technical acceptance will be rated "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" based on understanding and capability to meet SOW requirements. Lead time is evaluated based on a maximum of 160 calendar days (130 for delivery, 30 for installation).
Contact Information
- Primary: Dallas Mantz (dallas.mantz@us.af.mil, 316-759-5616)
- Secondary: Wesley Neaves (wesley.neaves@us.af.mil, 316-759-4513)