Request for Information - Halvorsen 25k Aircraft Cargo Loader

The USAF is conducting a market research (Sources‑Sought) to identify qualified contractors capable of sustaining the Halvorsen 25 k‑lb Aircraft Cargo Loader fleet. The effort seeks expertise in overhaul, worldwide parts pipeline management, sustaining engineering, and repair of the loader system, which supports roughly 500 units at ~170 global sites. Respondents must demonstrate capability to meet turnaround, parts‑fulfillment, and engineering data‑management requirements outlined in the referenced Performance Work Statement (PWS). • Overhaul up to 30 loaders per year with a maximum 12‑month turnaround per asset. • Worldwide material‑management pipeline delivering 80 % of parts within 14 calendar days and 100 % within 30 calendar days. • Sustaining engineering responsibilities include configuration management, technical order updates, and cybersecurity compliance (NIST 800‑171, DoDI 8500.01/8510.01). • Additional requirements: ISO 9001:2015 quality system, government‑property handling, OPSEC/COMSEC compliance, and periodic reporting (monthly status, semi‑annual reviews). The response deadline is 5 Nov 2026; no contract award date is set at this stage.