Airlift Loading Ramps
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 148th Fighter Wing (under the Department of Defense, Department of the Army) has issued a Sources Sought notice for Airlift Loading Ramps. This market research aims to identify qualified vendors capable of providing three (3) sets of aluminum ramps designed to load MJ-1/MHU-83s onto C-130, C-17, or C-5 aircraft. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three sets of aluminum ramps, with original manufacturer DAMAS, P/N: Q6915, Q6708, and Q6916. Interested companies are requested to provide information addressing the following:
- Whether their loading ramps eliminate the need for any wood shoring, including pedestal shoring.
- Dimensions of each set of loading ramps.
- Maximum single axle weight each set of loading ramps can handle.
- Confirmation if all components are certified by ATTLA #2012.02.03.01 Rev 1.
- Average delivery timeframe.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1730 (Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment)
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Place of Performance: Duluth, MN 55811, United States
Evaluation
Responses will be utilized for market research purposes to determine potential small business participation and the overall capability of industry vendors to meet the stated requirements. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Additional Notes
Primary contact for this opportunity is Joshua M. Fish (joshua.fish.1@us.af.mil, 218-788-7405). Secondary contact is Rebecca Dimler (rebecca.dimler@us.af.mil, 218-788-7242).