AIRCRAFT LIFTING SYSTEMS FOR CRASH DAMAGE OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY
Department of Defense · Department of the Army · W7N8 USPFO ACTIVITY WIANG CRTC
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
W50S9H26QA039
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
336413
Product service code
1710
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Sep 15, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Camp Douglas, WI
Contracting contact
seth.swieter@us.af.mil
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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION: This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation is attached. Solicitation W50S9H26QA039 incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, dated 13 March 2026. This requirement is set aside 100% Small Business. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 336413, with a size standard of 1,250 Employees. All qualified Small Businesses under this industry are encouraged to submit quotations. Description of Requirement: AIRCRAFT LIFTING SYSTEMS FOR CRASH DAMAGE OR DISABLED AIRCRAFT RECOVERY (CDDAR) The Volk Field Air National Guard Base requires the procurement of specialized Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) equipment to maintain mission readiness and ensure safe recovery operations. The required items include: 15?Ton Pneumatic Aircraft Lifting Air Bag Stations (Part Number: 9314-010, Model 9314-010), a Control Console (Part Number: 9316-010, Control Console for Model 9314 010), and a Fuselage Lifting System capable of supporting both narrow?body and wide?body aircraft. These systems are essential for executing aircraft lifting, stabilization, and recovery tasks in accordance with Air Force CDDAR standards. The equipment supports critical operational capability for responding to aircraft incidents and enables Volk Field to meet established USAF recovery procedures, safety requirements, and interoperability expectations across Air Force CDDAR programs. See the attached SF 1449, Brand Name Justification & Approval (J&A), and Specifications document(s) for all additional details, requirements, and technical information related to this solicitation. All quotes will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation procedures described in this solicitation. ***Offers must include complete and detailed technical specifications to enable the Government's evaluation and determination of technical acceptability. Incomplete submissions or failure to provide adequate technical details may result in the offer being deemed technically unacceptable and removed from consideration. Quotes must include estimated delivery date, SAM Unique ID Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification number. Shipping is to be FOB Destination to Zip Code 54618. Pricing must remain valid until 30 September 2026. REFERENCES: The following publications are available electronically at https//www.acquisition.gov/ Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Offerors shall be required to return the attached Standard Form 1449 Solicitation W50S9H26QA039 signed and filled in appropriately as their offer along with any additional information required to be submitted by FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addenda and any additional fill-in provisions. All contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) http://www.sam.gov database at the time of submission of quotes. QUESTIONS DUE DATE AND TIME: All questions concerning this solicitation shall be sent via email to: WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil by 8 September 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT. A question and answer (Q&A) will be posted, if required, approximately 2 business days after all questions have been received. OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME: Offers are due 15 September 2026 at 01:00 PM CDT. Offerors MUST provide quotes via e-mail only. LATE OFFERS: Offerors are responsible for submitting quotations, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in this solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Quotations or modification of quotations received at the e-mail address specified for the receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers WILL NOT be considered (ref. FAR 52.212-1(f)). CONTRACTING OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION: All offers and questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be sent by email to the following email address: WI.CRTC.VF.Contracting@us.af.mil
Contact
Point of contact
Seth I. Swieter
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
seth.swieter@us.af.mil
Secondary
riley.smith.10@us.af.mil
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