WALK BEHIND BELT LOADER
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 Army, specifically the W7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG CRTC, is soliciting proposals for a Walk Behind Baggage Belt Loader for Volk Field, Camp Douglas, WI. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation (W50S9H26QA020) for commercial items. The acquisition aims to procure a unit-controlled aircraft baggage loader to optimize flight line support, enhance air transport operations, and improve aircraft turnaround times. Offers are due July 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Walk Behind Baggage Belt Loader (PSC 1730) designed for gate-side baggage and cargo handling. The loader must be highly maneuverable, durable, and feature a design that eliminates drive components for lower maintenance. Key specifications include:
- Dimensions: Overall length (237 in. standard), unit width (34.75 in.), belt width (24 in.), belt speed (0-100 ft/min), and aircraft door height range (36.5-108 in. standard).
- Mechanical: Hydraulic motor drive system with differential, manual steering, and specific tire sizes.
- Power & Fluid Systems: Mechanical fuel pump, 15-gallon steel fuel tank, and 18-gallon steel hydraulic tank.
- Safety & Controls: Dual control panels, hydraulic height adjustment, manual parking brake, dynamic automatic brakes, emergency stop button, and a stowable tiller arm. Vendors are encouraged to submit quotes for equivalent mobile PM trailers, provided they include complete and detailed technical specifications that meet or exceed all minimum requirements.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 333921, size standard 1,000 employees)
- Deliverables: One (1) Walk Behind Baggage Belt Loader meeting minimum specifications.
- Delivery: Required within 90 calendar days from the date of award, FOB Destination (Contractor pays transportation costs).
- Funding: Funds are not presently available for this acquisition; no contract award will be made until appropriated funds are available.
- SAM Registration: All contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of quote submission.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: July 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
- Questions Due Date: June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email only to WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil.
- Required Documents: Offerors must return the attached Standard Form 1449 (W50S9H26QA020) signed and filled in, along with complete and detailed technical specifications, estimated delivery date, SAM Unique ID Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number.
- Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Price and Technical factors. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. Incomplete submissions or failure to provide adequate technical details may result in the offer being deemed technically unacceptable.
Contact Information
All offers and questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be sent by email to WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil.