Opportunity

SAM #FA469026Q0044

Procurement of Cherry Aerospace 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

423710, 333991

This opportunity is for the procurement of specialized Cherry Aerospace tooling for aircraft structural maintenance at Ellsworth Air Force Base, under the Air Force Global Strike Command. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force, 28th Maintenance Squadron (28 MXS), Ellsworth AFB - 28th Contracting Squadron, Air Force Global Strike Command - OEM Highlight: - Cherry Aerospace is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested tools - Products Requested: - Two (2) CherryLOCK G689 pneumatic-hydraulic riveter guns - Two (2) 680B46 straight adapters - Two (2) each of Cherry Pulling Heads: H9055-3, H9055-4, H9055-5, H9055-6 - Technical Requirements: - Riveter must operate at 90-110 PSI, deliver 3,800 lbs pulling force, and be compatible with multiple pulling heads and adapters - Tools must comply with Air Force Technical Order 1-1A-8 for B-1B aircraft maintenance; no substitutes allowed - All items must be Cherry Aerospace brand-name, as mandated for flight safety and mission readiness - Delivery & Contract Details: - Delivery required to Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, within 180 days after contract award - Firm-Fixed-Price contract; award contingent on availability of appropriated funds - Notable Requirements: - Brand-name only procurement; authorized distributors only - Small Business Set-Aside competition - Tools are critical for reducing aircraft downtime and ensuring mission readiness

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  

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