SAM #FA442726QZ031

Bauer Aircraft Wheel Assembly Equipment and Services for Travis AFB

The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis Air Force Base is seeking information for the procurement of Bauer brand aircraft wheel assembly equipment and related services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Mobility Command - 60th Maintenance Squadron/Wheel & Tire, 60 MXS/MXMTW - OEM Highlight: - Bauer is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all major equipment - Requested Products: - Bauer Model 8071 Wheel Build-Up Stand - Adjustable for wheel diameters 16"-24" and tire diameters 37"-50" - Capable of lifting and aligning wheels - Bauer Model 8731 Wheel Assembly Torque System - Simultaneous torque of two nuts - 2% accuracy at max torque, 1 degree torque angle accuracy - Torque range: 45-225 ft/lbs - Wheel adapters for C-5, C-17, and KC-46 aircraft - Wheel lifting fixture - Torque standard calibration equipment - Services Required: - On-site installation and training for personnel - End-user manual with operational instructions - 1-year equipment warranty - Notable Requirements: - Brand name only (Bauer) - Delivery, installation, and training must be completed within 120 days of contract award - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Travis Air Force Base, California - Delivery location: 269 Ellis Rd., Travis AFB, CA 94535 - Contracting office: FA4427 60 CONS LGC, 350 Hangar Ave, Travis AFB, CA 94535-2632

Description

The 60th Maintenance Squadron at Travis AFB, CA has a brand name requirement for a Bauer Model 8071 Wheel Build-Up Stand, a Bauer Model 8731 Wheel Assembly Torque System, and associated Wheel Adapters. This equipment is essential for assembling multiple types of aircraft wheels. The current systems are obsolete or inoperative, and this new, integrated system is required to increase production capacity and ensure mission readiness.The purpose of this opportunity is to serve as a Request for Information (RFI) and is not an official solicitation for this requirement. 

The required equipment must meet the following general specifications:

Wheel Build Up Stand: Must lift and align wheels with the torque system and be adjustable for wheel diameters of 16"-24" and tire diameters of 37"-50". Wheel Assembly Torque System: Must simultaneously torque two nuts with an accuracy of 2% at max torque, a torque angle accuracy of 1 degree, and a torque range of 45-225 ft/lbs. Additional Items: The requirement also includes a wheel lifting fixture, wheel adapters for C-5, C-17, and KC-46 aircraft, torque standard calibration equipment, on-site installation and training, and equipment warranty.

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