MB-2 Vehicle Axle
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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.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) FA462526Q1045 for the purchase of one Wollard MB-2 Aircraft Tow Tractor Rear Steer Axle Assembly. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. An amendment, published March 18, 2026, extended the solicitation close-out date to April 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete NAF Neunkirchener replacement rear steer drive axle, Wollard part number 47325, specifically for a 400MB2 model. The assembly must include planetary geared hubs, king pins, proximity switches, steering cylinders, and a trunnion that fits a model M400. Additionally, it requires twenty (20) 22x1.5mm wheel studs, one (1) 1/16 trunnion model # M400 for driveshaft connection, and five (5) wire connectors for proximity switches. The axle must meet manufacturer specifications, weighing 1775 pounds and measuring 102x18x19.5 inches. Delivery is required within 120 days after receipt of order to Whiteman AFB, MO 65305.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Solicitation Number: FA462526Q1045
- Product Service Code (PSC): 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, And Track Components)
- NAICS Code: 336350 (Remediation Services) with a 1,500-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: March 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT. Submit questions via email to both Contracting Officer James Bohnenstingel (james.bohnenstingel@us.af.mil) and Contract Specialist Najee Holland (najee.holland@us.af.mil), including the RFQ number and title in the subject line.
- Quote Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to both Najee Holland and James Bohnenstingel. File compression (.zip) is not permitted.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on Best Value, considering technical capabilities (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and price (reasonableness and balance).
- Discussions: The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide information to determine business size.
Key Documents
- Attach 1_MB2_SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Details specific technical requirements and dimensions.
- Attach 2 - Pricing Sheet: Serves as a bid schedule template for proposed costs.
- Attach 3 - Provisions_Clauses: Lists incorporated clauses and provisions, including requirements for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.