# Shuttle Vertical Lift Module

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa489726qa019

- Solicitation number: FA489726QA019
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA4897 366 Cons PKP (FA4897)
- NAICS: 333922 Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3990 Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Mountain Home AFB, Idaho
- First posted: May 1, 2026
- Last posted: September 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d40a4023ae6e4d90b71df0cd36380959/view

## Description

This is a Presolicitation notice for a Vertical Shuttle Lift, and installation. The 366th Maintenance Squadron (366 MXS) located at Mountain Home AFB, ID, requires the purchase, delivery, installation, and commissioning of one (1) Shuttle Vertical Lift Module (VLM). The VLM is required to maximize vertical storage space and automate the retrieval of aircraft maintenance parts. This acquisition includes a comprehensive commercial warranty, turn-key installation, and operator training.

## Publications

- May 1, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 04bbe54519bf4ed8a7d0f50aeda17239. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/04bbe54519bf4ed8a7d0f50aeda17239/view
- May 12, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due May 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 12a6bb6644874ce0a80bb2c730ecf6c6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/12a6bb6644874ce0a80bb2c730ecf6c6/view
- September 14, 2026: Presolicitation, due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d40a4023ae6e4d90b71df0cd36380959. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d40a4023ae6e4d90b71df0cd36380959/view

## Points of contact

- Cole Palmer, cole.palmer.4@us.af.mil
- Elizabeth Hughes, elizabeth.hughes.5@us.af.mil

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