Opportunity
SAM #W50S8T26QPODS
Market Research for OA-1K Aircraft External Carriage Mobility Pods
Buyer
USPOF Activity OKANG 137
Posted
June 04, 2026
Respond By
June 18, 2026
Identifier
W50S8T26QPODS
NAICS
336999, 336413
This opportunity seeks information and potential sources for travel/mobility pods for the OA-1K aircraft, supporting the 137th Special Operations Wing (SOW) and 17th Flying Training Unit (FTU) under the US Air Force. - Government Buyer: - US Air Force, 17 Special Operations Squadron, OA-1K Formal Training Unit - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - MXU-648 (referenced as a known pod type) - Kihomac (manufacturer of the ACE pod) - Products/Services Requested: - 3 External Carriage Mobility Pods compatible with OA-1K aircraft - Must fit under a fixed wing and adapt to the OA-1K pylon - Compatible with BRU-71/A ejector release units - Corrosion-resistant structure - Locking mechanism and adjustable strap tie-downs - Accessible doors for storage - Standard 14-inch lug spacing - Specific dimensional and cargo capacity requirements - Technical data package for airworthiness certification - Maintenance support for 12 months - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery of pods within 60 days of contract award - Technical data required for airworthiness certification - Market research only; no award will be made from this notice - Vendors are encouraged to submit literature and capability statements for similar solutions
Description
The 137th SOW and 17th FTU are searching the market for commercial solutions to provide travel/mobility pods to our new aircraft the OA-1K. The pylon will require a standard 14 inch lug spacing and will require accessable doors for storage. This pod will need to fit under the fixed wing and adapt to the exising pylon of the OA-1K. If your company has a commercially available product that might work please provide any literature/capabilities along with your company information and capabilities statement. This is for market research purposes only no awards will be made from this posting.
Similar known market products are the MXU-648 and Kihomac ACE pods. If your company provides any solution similar to these please provide your information and solution to this requirement.