Program Depot Maintenance (PDM) Maintenance Stands

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force has issued a Special Notice for Program Depot Maintenance (PDM) Maintenance Stands. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks vendors to design, fabricate, assemble, and test three sets of maintenance stands. An Industry Day is planned, and a site visit will occur on May 7, 2026. Vendors must email the Contracting Officer to request the Statement of Work (SOW) and be registered in the JCP portal. Site visit RSVP is required by April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM CST.

Opportunity Details

• Purpose: The Air Force intends to procure three (3) PDM Maintenance Stand sets, including complete design, fabrication, inspection, testing, documentation, delivery, and installation.
• Scope: The contractor shall design, fabricate, assemble, and test fit one stand set, then two additional sets, in accordance with the Overall PDM Stand Set Drawing. Stands must be compatible and interchangeable with existing work stands, featuring recessed hardware and collapsible engine stand forward railings. The scope includes various stand types such as Conect/Crown, Staircase, "Pig Pen", wing, nose, engine, and fuselage stands. The contractor must field verify dimensions and provide complete drawings.
• Specific Requirements:
  • Compliance with OSHA, NFPA, AWS, ASTM, and AFOSH standards.
  • Stands must meet specific load capacities and height adjustment requirements.
  • Electrical and compressed air components must be weather-rated.
  • Contractor must be ISO 9000 compliant.
  • Minimum 15 years of experience in aircraft stand/work platform fabrication.
  • A Quality Assurance Specialist with at least 5 years of experience with ASME Y14.100 is required.
  • Design submissions at 25%, 75%, and 100% stages.
  • Provision of training, operation, and maintenance manuals.
  • Compliance with on-base requirements (environmental, safety, tool control, FOD/DOP prevention).

Contract & Logistics

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (contemplated).
• NAICS Code: 332312 (Size Standard: 500 Employees).
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
• Place of Performance: On-site assembly and installation at Tinker Air Force Base, OK.
• Registration: System for Award Management (SAM) and Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration are required.

Key Actions & Deadlines

• Industry Day: Planned.
• SOW Request: Email Sheridan Robison at sheridan.robison@us.af.mil to request documents. JCP registration is mandatory to receive documents.
• Site Visit: May 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (participants meet at 8:30 AM).
• Site Visit RSVP Deadline: April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM CST. Email Sheridan Robison with attendee names, phone numbers, emails, and base access needs. A Real ID or passport is required for base access.

Contact Information

• Contracting Officer: Sheridan Robison
• Email: sheridan.robison@us.af.mil