Opportunity
SAM #FA469026Q0044
Procurement of CherryLOCK Riveter Guns, Adapters, and Pulling Heads for Aircraft Maintenance at Ellsworth AFB
Buyer
null
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 14, 2026
Identifier
FA469026Q0044
NAICS
333991, 423710
This opportunity is for the procurement of specialized CherryLOCK brand tooling for aircraft structural maintenance at Ellsworth Air Force Base. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, Air Force Global Strike Command - 28th Maintenance Squadron (28 MXS), Ellsworth AFB - 28th Contracting Squadron - OEM Highlight: - Cherry Aerospace (CherryLOCK brand) - Products Requested: - Two (2) G689 CherryLOCK pneumatic-hydraulic riveter guns - Two (2) 680B46 straight adapters - Two (2) each of Cherry Pulling Head models: H9055-3, H9055-4, H9055-5, H9055-6 - Technical Requirements: - Riveter must operate at 90-110 PSI, provide 3,800 lbs pulling force, and be compatible with specified pulling heads and adapters - Tools must comply with Air Force Technical Order 1-1A-8 for B-1B aircraft maintenance - No substitutes allowed; brand name justification provided - Delivery: - FOB Destination to Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota - Delivery required within 180 days after contract award - Contract Type: - Firm-Fixed-Price, contingent on funding availability - Notable Requirement: - Only authorized Cherry Aerospace distributors may compete; Small Business Set-Aside - All salient characteristics and technical details are specified in the attachments.
Description
The 28 Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop, requires the procurement of two (2) G689 CherryLock pneumatic-hydraulic riveter guns, two (2) 680B46 straight adapters, and two (2) of each of the following Cherry Pulling Heads: H9055-3, H9055-4, H9055-5, and H9055-6 IAW Attachmentr 1: Salient Characteristics.
Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to the offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical and Price Factors that will be utilized.
• Delivery: Required delivery is FOB Destination to Ellsworth AFB, SD, no later than 180 days after contract award.
• Attachment: All information necessary to submit a quote is contained in the attached RFQ document titled FA469026Q0044. Offerors must read the attachment in its entirety before submitting a quote.
○ Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics
○ Attachment 2 - Solicitation FA469026Q0044
○ Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justification_Redacted
• Important Dates:
○ Quotes Due: All quotes must be received via email by the Response Date and Time listed in this notice.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer