Opportunity
SAM #FA561326P0043
Procurement and Installation of Aircraft Wheel Washer for Ramstein Air Base
Buyer
700th Consolidated Group
Posted
April 23, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
FA561326P0043
NAICS
488190, 333318, 238290
This opportunity involves the procurement and installation of a large, automated aircraft wheel washer for the U.S. Air Force at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, supporting the Kaiserslautern Military Community. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 700 CONS PK office (Europe) - Products and Equipment Requested: - 1 large aircraft wheel/parts washer for C-130J and aluminum alloy (2014-T6) aircraft wheels (approx. 24.5" diameter, 18" tall, 165 lbs) - Features: 3-stage 230V-60Hz / 400V-50/60Hz pump system, stainless steel cabinet and components, auto-fill water system, auto heated fresh water rinse, auto steam exhaust, auto oil skimmer, quick-load non-scarring 2-station aircraft main and nose wheel fixtures, self-contained filtration, loading/unloading assist, and all required software on USB or disk - Includes a jib crane with trolley (66" length, 1000 lbs capacity) - 1 maintenance kit (brush, bearing grease, 2 guns, blue touch-up paint) - Services Requested: - Removal and proper disposal of the old wheel washer from Ramstein Air Base - Installation and hookup of the new washer, successful test cycle, and 3 days of on-site start-up, training, and commissioning - Standard warranty terms, extended to 1 year with factory start-up - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be new (no refurbished/used units) - Pricing must include shipping, handling, delivery, installation, and disposal - Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov - Quotes accepted in USD or EUR - Mandatory site visit required prior to quote submission - All features must support corrosion control and minimize manual handling - No specific OEMs or brands are named in the solicitation or attachments - Delivery and installation at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Description
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-- 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.