Extreme Loads Tire Force Machine

The Air Force Test Center’s 704th Test Group (704 TG) at Wright‑Patterson AFB, Ohio, is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (Solicitation FA9101ELTFM) to identify industry partners capable of designing, fabricating, installing, and supporting an Extreme Loads Tire Force Machine (EL‑TFM) that can apply up to 250,000 lb to aircraft‑size tires. The system must accommodate a 30‑ft‑long by 5‑ft‑wide test surface, move it at up to 6 in/sec, and measure vertical (Fz), lateral (Fy), drag/friction (Fx), and torsional moments (Mx, My, Mz) while applying camber and yaw angles. The EL‑TFM fills a capability gap between dynamometer force testing and static load presses, requiring integrated drive, load‑table, test‑head, data‑acquisition, and full‑scale infrastructure (foundation, power, installation, integration, and training). Respondents must be SAM‑registered and submit a capability package (≤ 15 single‑sided pages, with Section 2 limited to 10 pages) by 4 May 2026, 16:00 EST, via e‑mail to tyler.payne.9@us.af.mil. Packages must include company data (CAGE, DUNS, size, NAICS 334519), a five‑year statement of capabilities, relevant prime‑contract experience, a rough order‑of‑magnitude cost breakdown by major component, proposed milestone schedule, and a subcontracting/ integration approach. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated. The SOW (Extreme Loads Tire Force Machine Specification, dated 17 Sep 2025) is distribution‑restricted (Statement D); interested parties must contact the Contracting Officer for access. This RFI is for market research only and does not guarantee a future award.

Notice ID

f2251097427c40cfa4a8f18f0e6306bb

Solicitation Number

FA9101ELTFM

NAICS Code

334519

Classification Code

N/A