143MXG Aircraft Recovery Equipment

The U.S. Army’s 143d Maintenance Group at North Kingstown, RI, is seeking a new aircraft recovery system capable of towing disabled aircraft up to 187,500 lb GVW. The equipment must include a recovery dolly (e.g., PlaneSkate™) with a C‑130 extension kit, a powered winch (or optional chain hoist) for pulling aircraft onto the dolly, and multi‑surface capability (tarmac, gravel, sand, snow/ice). Items must be brand‑new, CDDAR‑compliant, and delivered FOB destination. Funds are not yet available; contract award is contingent on appropriations. • Required product: 100,000 lb capacity aircraft recovery dolly with C‑130 kit. • Pulling mechanism: Preferred powered winch; chain hoist acceptable as alternative. • Performance: Must operate on various surfaces, enable rapid recovery with minimal training. • Delivery: New items only, FOB destination, no refurbished/gray‑market equipment. • Funding: Not currently available; contract will be funded only after appropriation.