Wheel & Tire Racks with Roller Kits Sources Sought
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 48th Contracting Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify companies capable of providing wheel and tire rack storage with roller kits for the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) at RAF Mildenhall. This market research aims to gather feedback and identify potential sources for a system designed for aviation consumables and reparables. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 1630 London Time.
Scope of Work
The objective is to enhance end-to-end accountability, storage, and rapid issue/put-away of aircraft wheels and tires. The required system must maximize storage capacity, provide clearly defined and labeled locations for various tire sizes, and improve accessibility and safety. It should integrate seamlessly with existing warehouse workflows and location management systems, ensuring compliance, organization, and scalability.
Key Requirements
The requirement includes:
- 7 x 6-bay racks for wide-body and narrow-body main wheels (720mm clear internal bay width), with 42 roller kits.
- 2 x 6-bay racks for nose or main wheels (550mm clear internal bay width), with 12 roller kits.
- Racks must include ramps, clear signage for maximum loading capacity (min 110kg per bay, 660kg per rack), and sufficient vertical clearance.
- All racks and roller kits must be finished in high-visibility powder coating (RAL1028 or equivalent), be corrosion resistant, and fully relocatable.
- A minimum 12-month warranty is required.
- Shipping is FOB Destination, with specific marking "UNITED STATES AIR FORCE" for cargo.
- Compliance with all applicable UK Standards is mandatory.
Response Guidelines
Interested companies should provide:
- Confirmation of ability to provide the described racks and roller kits, noting any conditions preventing a quote.
- Descriptive literature (if available).
- Firm's information (name, address, phone, CAGE, UEI).
- Calendar days required to respond to an RFQ.
- Identification of ambiguous language in the draft Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, by 1630 London Time
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
- Product/Service Code: 3990 - Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or quote. No pricing information is requested, and the Government does not intend to pay for proposal preparation costs. This RFI will assist in market research and identifying potential sources.