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Request for Information - Halvorsen 25k Aircraft Cargo Loader

Solicitation FA8534-2X-R-XXXX Notice 6cbea74bc0e446f38174a82c0cc15c7f

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Open official notice on SAM.gov
PostedOct 7, 2026
Response deadlineNov 5, 2026 10:00 PM UTC
DepartmentDEPT OF DEFENSE
Set-aside Unrestricted Unrestricted. No set-aside.

Scope

Opportunity description

* UPDATE 7 October 2026* Extend the response due date to 5 November 2026 5:00 PM EST *UPDATE* 30 September 2026 - Add Attachment 6 - DRAFT PWS - Update retrieval instructions for Attachment 2 - Technical Manual Operations Instructions (Please see attachment section below for retrieval instructions) 24 September 2026 This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification laid out in the PWS of the Halvorsen 25k Aircraft Cargo Loader for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. *All responses are due by 5 November 2026* *Please note all of the attachments will not be attached.

Please see below for instructions: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: THPO Report Attachment 2: Technical Manual Operations Instructions (please see page 2, instruction #5 on Sources Sought Synopsis to request this attachment) Attachment 3: Technical Manual Work Package Operator and Maintenance Instructions (please see page 2, instruction # 5 on Sources Sought Synopsis to request this attachment) Attachment 4: Halvorsen OIM 623-4300-OI, 2019 (please see page 2, instruction #5 on Sources Sought Synopsis to request this attachment) Attachment 5: Halvorsen Follow-On Sources Sought Synopsis Attachment 6: DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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Related notices

7 notices
  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Oct 7, 2026 You are viewing this

    The response deadline moved to Nov 5, 2026 10:00 PM UTC. The description changed: * UPDATE 7 October 2026* Extend the response due date to 5 November 2026 5:00 PM EST *UPDATE* 30 September 2026 - Add A…

  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Sep 30, 2026

    The description changed: *UPDATE* 30 September 2026 - Add Attachment 6 - DRAFT PWS - Update retrieval instructions for Attachment 2 - Technical …

  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Sep 24, 2026

    The response deadline moved to Oct 22, 2026 9:00 PM UTC. The set-aside is now No Set aside used.

  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Sep 24, 2026

    The response deadline moved to Oct 23, 2026 9:00 PM UTC.

  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Mar 12, 2025

    The description changed: This RFI is a follow-up to the Halvorsen Industry Day held on 12 February 2025 (Notice: FA8534-Halvorsen).

  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Mar 12, 2025

    No changes are visible in this extract. Check SAM.gov because the change may be in an attachment.

  • Early lead Sources Sought Posted Mar 12, 2025

    First posting.