Trac ACFT TWG U-30 - TMX-450-50
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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 Air Force is soliciting quotes for one Aircraft Tow Tractor, U-30 (TMX-450-50), a brand-name requirement for TLD America Corporation. This acquisition supports the 402d Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The solicitation is UNRESTRICTED. Offers are due by May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Tractor Aircraft Tug U-30 (TMX 450-50) that meets Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A58026C, Class 1, with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of 100,000 pounds, capable of towing aircraft up to 850,000 pounds GVW. While the TMX-450 does not fully meet the CID's air transportability criteria, a deviation has been authorized by Vehicle support, requiring air transportability to be added.
Required options and accessories include: a mirror on the front hitch, Air Conditioning, an elevating front cab, an obstacle detection device, custom military green paint, an automatic lubricating system, four integral hydraulic jacks, a rotating warning beacon, a rear camera, and an upgraded driver seat. The contractor must also provide two hard copies and one electronic set of operation and service/maintenance manuals.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ FA857126Q0064)
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 365 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Warranty: One-year service and parts warranty.
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins Air Logistic Complex, Building 125, Robins Air Force Base, GA.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Robins AFB, GA.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted by May 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST. The government intends to award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, presents the lowest price.
The contractor is required to provide training for 10 operators and 4 maintenance mechanics within three days of delivery, ensuring full operational and service knowledge of the tug.
Mandatory deliverables include:
- CDRL A001: Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals (2 hard, 1 electronic copy at delivery).
- CDRL A002: Status Report for Environmental Management System (EMS) Training.
- CDRL A003: Status Report for Energy Management System (EnMS) Training.
- CDRL A004: Contractor's Safety Plan (draft within 10 working days post-award, final 10 days after acceptance).
- CDRL A005: Accident/Incident Report (telephonic within 4 hours, electronic within 3 days).
- Compliance with Industrial Safety and Health Requirements (Appendix C).
- Adherence to Government Security Regulations, COMSEC, OPSEC, and Unique Item Identification (UID).
Key Amendments & Clarifications
Multiple amendments have extended the response due date and incorporated various FAR/DFARS clauses, including those related to DEI discrimination, Wide Area WorkFlow payment, and specific requirements for items manufactured in France. Amendment 0003 corrected a system glitch and added clauses concerning Item Unique Identification and Antiterrorism/Force Protection. The Q&A document clarified the authorized deviation for the TMX-450-50 regarding air transportability and detailed training requirements.
Contact: Primary point of contact is Ms. Taylor Walker at taylor.walker.10@us.af.mil.