NVANG R-11 ENGINE REBUILD
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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.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army (W7NM USPFO ACTIVITY NVANG 152) has awarded a fixed-price sole source purchase order to McCandless Truck Center, Inc. for the NVANG R-11 Engine Rebuild. This award, made on May 20, 2026, addresses the urgent need to repair a non-mission capable R11 Refueler, which was impacting operational readiness by reducing refueler capacity by 33%.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the engine rebuild for an R11 Refueler truck. The specific service is critical as the R11 Refueler is currently unable to operate due to a failed engine requiring rebuild, impacting the unit's ability to meet mission requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Fixed-Price Sole Source Purchase Order
- Fund Type: O&M, Air
- Award Date: May 20, 2026
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (sole source)
- Product/Service Code: J023 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles)
- Place of Performance: Nevada (89502), United States
Justification
The sole-source award to McCandless Truck Center, Inc. was justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing that McCandless is the only certified maintenance company capable of performing this work locally and specifically with R-11 Refueler trucks. The urgency of the requirement, due to the direct impact on operational readiness, necessitated this expedited repair.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Keith Trimble at keith.trimble.1@us.af.mil or 775-788-4663.