| Location: | Wisconsin |
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| Posted: | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Due: | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | W50S9F26QA011 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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This requirement is for 5 EACH specialized ladders to be used in in aircraft maintenance. The ladders must be portable and have a system that will allow the user to safely step off the top of the ladder and onto the aircraft through the use of passthrough guardrails, walkthrough extensions, or similar protections. This is not a request for ladders with fall protection systems such as harnesses, lanyards, or anchorage; see the attached purchase description for details.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. FAR Part 13 procedures will be utilized.
Solicitation Number W50S9F26QA011 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).
This combined synopsis/solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06, effective 1 October 2025 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Change 11/10/2025, effective 10 November 2025.
This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Small Business Concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 332999, and Product Service Code (PSC) code is 1730. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS is 750 employees.
Instructions to Quoters:
Update 1, 1/8/2026: Questions and Answers 1-8 is attached. Please ensure this document is reviewed prior to asking questions. Multiple questions were received which were substantially identical, so even though an individual's unique question may not be listed, all have been answered.
Update 2, 1/12/2026: Questions and Answers 1-11 is attached. Answers to 1-8 are unchanged.
| Jan 6, 2026 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] Aircraft Ladders |
| Jan 8, 2026 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Aircraft Ladders |
| Jan 15, 2026 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Aircraft Ladders |
| Jan 20, 2026 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] Aircraft Ladders |

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