C-17 Tire Trailer

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of potential sources for this project including interested Small Business vendors. This notice is for planning purposes only. All interested parties should respond. The West Virginia Air National Guard, Martinsburg, WV has been tasked to solicit for and award the following supply:

• Cart for transportation of two C-17A Main Landing Gear Tires, and two Nose Landing Gear Tires. Barriers between each tire to keep stationary during movement
• Chassis and Pneumatic tires capable of 8000 lb capacity
• Ramp arrangement to allow rolling each tire on and off independently
• Dimensions around 190" x 76" x 48"; 1900 lbs with storable tow eye and Penal hook on the rear

Proposed project will be a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The type of solicitation issued will depend upon the responses to this synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of all interested parties to compete and perform a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. All interested concerns will provide this office, in writing, a notice stating their positive intent to submit a proposal no later than 20 May 2022, 1:00 PM EST. This notification, which shall not exceed five typewritten pages, must include a (1) positive statement of intent to bid as a contractor, and (2) a completed and signed Sources Sought Information Request Form (attached to this posting). In the event adequate Small Business contractors are not available for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Information shall be provided via email to Christopher Broschart at christopher.broschart@us.af.mil and Philip Henderson at philip.henderson.5@us.af.mil. No facsimile responses will be honored.