Tunner CLS Bridge

The Support Equipment and Vehicles Division at Robins AFB, GA (AFLCMC/WNZ) has a requirement for a 5-year, Fixed Price Incentive Firm Target (FPIF)/Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/ Requirements-type contract for support of the 60K Tunner Aircraft Cargo Loader. The Tunner is a self-propelled 60,000-pound capacity aircraft cargo transporter loader. The Tunner weighs 66,000 pounds; is approximately 15 feet wide by 50 feet long; and is approximately 22 feet tall when fully extended.

It transfers loads to and from warehouses, and to and from cargo aircraft on the flightline. The Tunner interfaces with docks in warehouses and all Air Force cargo aircraft, including many commercial Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) aircraft. The Tunner's powered conveyor system moves loads on unit load devices (ULDs): pallets, platforms, and containers. The roller system on the deck converts to a flat deck for rolling stock loads. The deck rolls, side-shifts, yaws, and pitches.

The Halvorsen is air transportable on the C-5 and C-17 aircraft. It is powered by a 6-cylinder diesel engine that drives hydraulic pump stack. The suspension height is adjustable. The government intends to award a sole source bridge contract in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 to Leonardo DRS. The anticipated contact will have a one-year basic period of performance with four (4) one-year options and will include the following:

Material Management, Program Engineering Support, Unscheduled Depot Level Maintenance of the Halvorsen Aircraft Cargo Loader, and CHPMSK 30-day (1 Lot) and 90-day kits (1 Lot). IAW DAFFARS 5305.204 and AFI 16-201, potential contractors are advised that foreign participation is not permitted. The solicitation will be made available through the Government Point of Entry and is anticipated on or around 06 May 2024. Interested offerors may contact, via email, the POCs listed below for any additional questions. NO TELEPHONE QUESTIONS will be accepted. Offerors are encouraged to register on the site to receive notifications regarding the solicitation and all amendments/revisions.