Project Information

Bid Title

Aircraft Washer

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Nebraska

Published Date

Aug 5, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 13, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

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Notice ID

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR COMBAT COMMAND

Office

FA4600 55 CONS PKP

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 05, 2026 04:12 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 13, 2026 10:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 28, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 1730 - AIRCRAFT GROUND SERVICING EQUIPMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
• Place of Performance:
  Bellevue , NE
  USA

Description

This sources sought is for market research purposes only. No award will be made based on the information submitted as part of this posting.

If an organization believes they have a similar product that can accomplish the below information, please submit a capabilities statement and product breakdown to Mr. Casey Hupton at casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil before the response due date.

Offutt Air Force Base is seeking sources for an autonomous aircraft washer. Below is a draft statement of need outlining general requirements for the product.

STATEMENT OF NEED

1. This requirement is for the purchase of an autonomous aircraft washer which will reduce man hours and supply costs spent washing aircraft.

1. The provided items shall meet or exceed the following requirements: Semi-autonomous mobile robotic aircraft cleaning system controlled via an ergonomic, wireless remote control. 100% Electric (Battery) Powered. The onboard battery must hold sufficient charge to continuously operate and complete at least one full wide-body aircraft cleaning cycle lasting approximately 6 hours. Integrated automatic safety shut-off sensors that immediately halt all motion and brush rotation if the equipment gets too close to or makes unauthorized contact with the aircraft skin.

1. Breakdown of the equipment:

• Mobile Robotic Wash Base Unit


• Adaptive Wash Arm & Soft Brush Assembly


• Integrated Collision-Avoidance Sensor Suite


• Wireless Remote-Control Unit (RCU)


• Industrial Battery Charging Station


• Operator & Maintenance training


• On-Site Installation & Commissioning


• New Equipment Training (NET) Course for 6 Individuals


• 2 year warranty

1. Contractor shall provide products that meets or exceeds requirements above. They will also provide the delivery and installation of the equipment. The address for delivery:

1 Columbia Dr Building 565 Offutt AFB NE 68113

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 402 232 6459 106 PEACEKEEPER DR BLDG 3 STE 2N3
• OFFUTT AFB , NE 68113
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Casey Hupton
• casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 4022321475

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 05, 2026 04:12 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 17Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment

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