Request for Information - Halvorsen 25k Aircraft Cargo Loader

This solicitation is a market research (RFI) to identify qualified sources capable of sustaining the Halvorsen 25,000‑lb aircraft cargo loader fleet for the U.S. Air Force. The effort covers overhaul of approximately 30 loaders per year, field support, engineering support, program management, data management, and worldwide parts logistics for a fleet of roughly 500 loaders stationed at 170 locations. The contractor will be responsible for receiving government‑furnished loaders, performing comprehensive overhauls within a 12‑month turnaround, managing configuration and quality systems (ISO 9001:2015), providing spare‑parts pipelines, maintaining a web‑based ordering portal, and supporting field repairs and contingency kits. The contract’s basic period is one year with up to seven ordering periods and a six‑month extension option. Responses are due 22 Oct 2026. • Overhaul ~30 loaders/yr, 12‑month delivery window per unit • Field parts support worldwide, including contingency kits (30‑day & 90‑day) • Engineering & program management, data/quality reporting (CDRLs) • Government furnishes two test loaders; contractor provides facilities & personnel • Contract POP: 1‑year base, multiple extensions, option to extend 6 months • NAICS 333923 (Other Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) • No award date or funding amount disclosed; this is a sources‑sought RFI.