How to bid on Aircraft Lifting Systems for Crash Damage OR Disabled Aircraft Recovery for the DEPT of the Army

What the agency is buying

The Department of the Army, specifically the Volk Field Air National Guard Base, is seeking specialized equipment for Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR). This includes 15-ton pneumatic aircraft lifting air bag stations, a control console, and a fuselage lifting system for both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft. This equipment is crucial for maintaining mission readiness and ensuring safe recovery operations in line with Air Force CDDAR standards.

This opportunity is set aside 100% for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 336413, which has a size standard of 1,250 employees. All qualified small businesses under this industry are encouraged to submit quotations. The delivery location is Camp Douglas, WI, ZIP code 54618.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 21, 2026. If you have questions about this solicitation, they must be sent via email by September 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. A question and answer document will be posted approximately two business days after all questions are received, if needed.

Your offer is due by September 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT. Offers must be submitted via email only. Late offers will not be considered. Pricing must remain valid until September 30, 2026.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is ideal for small businesses that specialize in manufacturing or supplying aircraft equipment, particularly those with experience in aircraft lifting and recovery systems. Firms that can provide brand-name items specified in the solicitation (Part Number: 9314-010, Model 9314-010 for air bag stations, and Part Number: 9316-010 for the control console) are particularly suited. Your firm should be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view the documents.

Your offer must include the attached Standard Form 1449, signed and filled in, along with any additional information required by FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Addenda and any additional fill-in provisions. You must provide complete and detailed technical specifications to allow the government to evaluate your offer. Incomplete submissions may be deemed technically unacceptable. Your quote must also include an estimated delivery date, SAM Unique ID Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification number. All offers and questions should be sent to [email protected].

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents, including the SF 1449, Brand Name Justification & Approval (J&A), and Specifications document(s). Ensure your technical specifications precisely match or exceed the requirements outlined, especially for the specified part numbers and models. Clearly demonstrate how your proposed equipment meets Air Force CDDAR standards and supports critical operational capabilities.

Double-check that all required administrative information is included in your submission, such as your SAM Unique ID Number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification number. Confirm your firm is actively registered in SAM. Submit your offer well before the deadline to avoid any technical issues with email delivery. Ensure your pricing is valid through September 30, 2026, as requested.