Opportunity
SAM #FA558726Q0028
Procurement of Aircraft Refueling Pantographs and High-Reach Arms for RAF Mildenhall
Buyer
48th Fighter Wing
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
FA558726Q0028
NAICS
336413
This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized aircraft refueling equipment for the U.S. Air Force at RAF Mildenhall. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 100th Logistical Readiness Squadron (100 LRS) - Products Requested: - Mobile Pantographs (initial: 3 units; option for up to 15 additional units) - High Reach Arm (initial: 1 unit; option for up to 2 additional units) - Moveable Pantograph Assemblies: - Three 4 NB 10m sections (total length 100ft+), stainless steel (TP304L) swivel joints - Counterbalanced dispensing end compatible with 341GF nozzle assembly - Counterbalanced inlet for 351GF-14F coupler - Lockable, braked, spring-balanced 300mm castor wheels - Hot-dip galvanized steel support structures - Includes venturi, thermal relief, deadman system, positive displacement meter, sampling/drain assemblies, vent assembly, grounding reels, towbar - Designed per STS-M 145 and AFSSEA approved - Provision for Cla-Val refueling control valve (venturi control to STS-M 165) - High-Reach Pantograph Assemblies: - Designed to USAFE-Standard Spec. STS-M144B for underwing refueling of wide-body aircraft - Manually operated scissor lift platform (up to 17.3ft refueling height) - 3 DN 80 stainless steel (304L) pipework, flanged stainless steel (316L) swivel joints - Four 300mm spring-loaded fuel-resistant castors (two with brakes, two with directional locks) - Detachable hot-dip galvanized steel tow bar - Thermal relief system (set to 125psi), liquid-filled pressure gauge - Sample/drain and venting assemblies, dual 15m spring-rewind grounding reels - Hot-dip galvanized steel support structures - Supplied with full documentation and EN 10204 3.1 material/pressure test certificates - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must comply with USAFE and AFSSEA standards - Compatibility with 341GF aircraft refueling nozzles and 351GF-14F DOD-style couplers - All shipping costs included (FOB Destination); special handling for UK and non-UK vendors - Full documentation and certification required with delivery - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments.
Description
48 CONS is looking to immediately procure 3 Mobile Pantographs and 1 High Reach Arm (with the option to obtain up to and additional 15 Mobile Pantographs and 2 High Reach Arms) in accordance with the attached Salient Characteristics document. Please review the Combo attachment for further information and guidelines.