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59 TES Storage Canister
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The United States Air Force at Nellis Air Force Base issued a sources sought notice to identify potential suppliers capable of providing the "59 TES Storage Canister" in accordance with the specified Brand Name Requirement Description. They are particularly interested in responses from small businesses, including those certified as 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses. Respondents must demonstrate technical compliance with the detailed specifications outlined in the attachment and indicate their company size relative to the assigned NAICS code 334511, which covers Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Firms are also requested to disclose their socio-economic status, foreign ownership or control, and any anticipated use of foreign nationals. This notice is strictly for capability assessment and is not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government reserves the discretion to conduct a future solicitation, possibly as a small business set-aside depending on responses. Submissions must be concise, clearly demonstrating the ability to meet the requirements, and sent electronically by May 18, 2026, to the primary contact at Nellis AFB. Attachments must be under 10 MB and in permitted file formats, with a specific subject line to avoid email filtering issues. There is no reimbursement for costs incurred in responding, and firms will not receive individual feedback. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for award eligibility.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Nellis AFB, NV, 89191, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (Not a Notice of Solicitation)
F3GECA6105A001
The United States Air Force, 99 CONS, Nellis AFB, NV is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources, including small business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) small businesses that are capable of providing 59 TES Storage Canister as defined in the attached Brand Name Requirement Description. Firms that respond shall specify that their services meet the specifications provided in the attachment below and provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.
Detailed Specifications are listed in the attachment identified below:
- Attachment 1- Brand Name Requirement Description
All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capability to provide these items to the Primary Point of Contact listed below. As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation (Request for Quotes) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.
The NAICS Code assigned to this acquisition is 334511-Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with a size standard of 1350 employees. Firms responding should indicate their size in relation to this size standard, and indicate socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, or HUBZone). Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14.
Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program. To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 10 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the respondent to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time.
CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required commodities. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.
Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: sedrina.welches@us.af.mil. All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “F3GECA6105A001 - 59 TES Storage Canister” If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at Nellis AFB. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xsls or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted. Responses shall be emailed to:
99 CONS,
POC – SrA Sedrina Welches
Email: sedrina.welches@us.af.mil
RESPONSES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 18 MAY 2026 BY 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to SrA Sedrina Welches at sedrina.welches@us.af.mil.