F35 Wheel Storage and Transportation Containers
Overview
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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 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, is soliciting quotes for sixteen (16) F-35 Wheel Storage and Transportation (WST) Containers. These containers are essential for the F-35 Sustainment Center's local operations, Temporary Duty assignments, and deployment readiness for the 325th Fighter Wing. This acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. Offers are due by June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM [CD/ST].
Scope of Work
The requirement is for sixteen F-35 WST Containers designed for the safe, efficient, and durable storage, handling, and transportation of F-35 wheel assemblies, tires, rims, and associated accessories. Key specifications include:
- Capability to store and transport two rows of wheels (15" to 18" diameter) or one row of wheels (19" to 33" diameter).
- Construction from rugged, high-grade steel.
- Must fit within an ISU-90 container (108" W x 88" L x 91" H).
- Designed to be stackable, forkliftable, and suitable for land, sea, and air movement.
- Installation is not required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
- NAICS Code: 332439 (Other Metal Container Manufacturing)
- PSC: 8145 (Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers)
- Offer Due Date: June 12, 2026, at 1:00 PM [CD/ST]
- Published Date: June 4, 2026
- Delivery Requested By: September 3, 2026
- Delivery Location: DoDAAC FB4819, Tyndall AFB, FL
- Warranty: One year, parts only, commencing upon completed delivery.
- FOB: Contractor Destination
Evaluation
Award will be based on Price and Technical capability, with the government reserving the right to award to the offeror providing the best value, which may not necessarily be the lowest proposed price. Offers must remain firm for 60 calendar days from the due date.
Submission & Contacts
Interested vendors must submit quotes demonstrating compliance with all solicitation requirements, including pricing, delivery lead time, and supporting technical literature. All offers must be submitted via email to SSgt. Sean Maguire (sean-austin.maguire@us.af.mil) and SrA Samuel Pendleton (samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil). Incomplete or late offers will not be considered. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).