Opportunity
SAM #FA466126Q0055
Procurement of Aircraft Recovery Sling System and Components (Kunz or Equal)
Buyer
7th Fleet
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
FA466126Q0055
NAICS
336413
The U.S. Air Force's 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base is soliciting quotes for specialized aircraft recovery equipment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 7th Contracting Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base - OEM Highlight: - Kunz GmbH Flugzeugausruestung (Kunz) - Products Requested: - Aircraft Lifting System (Brand Name or Equal to Kunz ALS-T Advanced Lifting System, PN 414.4600), Qty: 1 - Heavy-duty lifting slings, minimum 26 feet long, 40-ton capacity, transportable via forklift on a 20-foot trailer - Adjustable Spreader Bar (Brand Name or Equal to Kunz ALS-Telescopic Spreader Beam, PN 414.4700 or 414.47), Qty: 1 - Weight capacity minimum 50 tons, adjustable length 17.5–26+ feet, setup by 3-person team, ready within ~4 hours - Storage, Transport, and Assembly Rack (Brand Name or Equal to Kunz ALS Storage Rack, PN 414.4710), Qty: 1 - Forklift-transportable, fits on a 20-foot trailer - Notable Requirements: - "Brand Name or Equal" provision allows equivalent products meeting or exceeding Kunz specifications - Offerors must submit technical data to demonstrate compliance with salient characteristics - Evaluation based on technical acceptability, delivery period, and price - Firm-Fixed Price contract structure
Description
The 7th Contracting Squadron is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for an Aircraft Recovery Sling Cat IV and components as described in the attached Salient Characteristics document. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; this is a Request for Quote (RFQ) and another written solicitation will not be issued. The Government intends to place a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for this requirement. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date and prior to any contract award. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Offerors are encouraged to read the solicitation and attachments in their entirety before submitting any quotations.
QUOTE SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Email is the required methods of submission; no other form of submission will be considered for award. Your offer shall include but is not limited to the following:
1. Complete pricing sheet (must be signed) Page 3 of RFQ (or contractor equivalent*) .
2. Technical Data of the quoted equipment. Data must be sufficient to establish technical acceptability with the attached Salient Characteristics document.
3. A proposed delivery period must be stated.
Deadline for Questions pertaining to this solicitation: Questions shall be sent to the email address trevor.finch.1@us.af.mil, and christi.murphy.1@us.af.mil NLT 28 July 2026, 2:00 p.m. (CDT).
Deadline for receipt of offers: NLT 3 August 20206, 1:00 p.m. (CDT). All quotes shall be emailed to trevor.finch.1@us.af.mil and christi.murphy.1@us.af.mil.