Opportunity
SAM #FA441827Q0002
Air Force request for SLINGMAX Twin-Path aircraft recovery slings
Buyer
628th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
November 05, 2026
Identifier
FA441827Q0002
NAICS
333519, 314910
The Department of the Air Force is seeking SLINGMAX Twin-Path synthetic recovery slings for aircraft recovery operations. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, Air Mobility Command; 628th Contracting Squadron. The requirement supports the 437th Maintenance Squadron (437 MXS), Maintenance Flight / Crashed, Damaged, and Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) Section. - Named OEM/brand: SLINGMAX. The attachments cite proprietary fiber-optic inspection and external overload-warning features, as well as protection for aircraft surfaces, as reasons other brands are not acceptable. - Requested slings: - Two custom 110-foot slings rated for 10,000 pounds. - Two custom 72-foot slings rated for 7,000 pounds. - A separate Statement of Work also lists one 7,000-pound and one 10,000-pound SLINGMAX Twin-Path sling. The attachments therefore describe differing quantities and configurations. - Technical and delivery requirements: Slings are to have a minimum 5:1 design safety factor, be proof-tested to 200% of working load limit (WLL), and include serialized test certificates, a Certificate of Conformance, care and maintenance information, and warranty documentation. Delivery of equipment and documentation is required within 30–45 calendar days after award. - Part numbers: None provided in the attachment summaries.
Description
This Presolicitation is for a Brand Name Sole Source requriement we are searching to see if there are any other companies capable of providing Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery operations slings that meet the criteria listed in the Statement of Work. If there aren't any companies capable of filling the requirement it will become a Brand Name Sole Source Requirement. If your company believes it can meet the set criteria your proposal will be sent for review, and you will be notified if your package meets the criteria. Please ensure you review the Statement of Work prior to reaching out with your proposals.