Aircraft Wheel Washer FA561326P0043
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AI-generated · Apr 24, 2026Provide a large aircraft wheel washer capable of removing rubber and carbon deposits from C-130J wheels, with an automated wash cycle and little to no manual scrubbing between cycles. The system must include a self-contained filtration system, an oil skimmer, and a loading/unloading assist to minimize manual lifting of the wheels.
The project includes shipping and installation within the Kaiserslautern Military Community and the removal and disposal of the existing wheel washer from Ramstein AB.
***SEE ATTACHED RFQ DOCUMENT AND SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS*** -- SHIPPING/INSTALLATION IS WITHIN KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY. Large aircraft wheel washer capable of removing rubber/carbon deposits. Automated cleaning of C-130J aircraft wheels for corrosion control. Includes removal and disposal of old wheel washer from Ramstein AB. The wheel washer must be able to wash C-130 aircraft wheels with an automatic cycle, requires little to no manual scrubbing between washes, and includes self contained filtration system, oil skimmer, and some form of loading and unloading assist to limit the need for members to lift the wheels into the machine by hand.
From Solicitation posted on Apr 23, 2026***SEE ATTACHED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES & PROVISIONS*** -- SHIPPING IS WITHIN KAISERSLAUTERN MILITARY COMMUNITY. IAW RFO 5.101(c)(2): Set asides are not applicable in Germany. IAW RFO 5.101(c)(4): (i) This is a pre-solicitation notice for a large aircraft wheel washer capable of removing rubber/carbon deposits. The wheel washer must be able to perform automated cleaning of C-130J aircraft wheels for corrosion control. The wheel washer must be able to wash C-130 aircraft wheels with an automatic cycle, requires little to no manual scrubbing between washes, and includes self contained filtration system, oil skimmer, and some form of loading and unloading assist to limit the need for members to lift the wheels into the machine by hand. See salient characteristics for details. (ii) The proposed contract action is anticipated to be full and open competition. Simplified acquisition procedures will be used and the award will be based on best value to the government. Funds are presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after closing date. In the event the Government cancels solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs. (iii) Is not applicable to this requirement (vi) All responsible sources are invited to submit a response to show interest which will be considered by the agency. Please note that this is not a Request for Quotation but rather a pre-solicitation notice, and not quotes will be accepted in response at this time. (viii) Must be able to use prescribed solvents/cleaners in accordance with TO 1-1-691 o CALLA 602LF (MIL-PRF29602, Type I) o ARPOSOLVE 680 (MIL-PRF-680, TYPE II)
From Presolicitation posted on May 27, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation LATEST Posted May 27, 2026View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Solicitation → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: May 15, 2026 → Jun 10, 2026
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