FY-27 Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) - Request for Proposal

This contract solicitation seeks a contractor to operate a Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, including service coverage for outlying locations such as Duke Field, the Army Ranger Camp, and remote sites on Okaloosa Island. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, transportation, and materials necessary to acquire, store, inventory, and distribute a wide range of construction, maintenance, and repair materials, parts, and small real property equipment to authorized government personnel. The store, located on base, must maintain a varied inventory of commercial and industrial products with an emphasis on high-use, critical, and consumable items to support ongoing facility upkeep, construction projects, and the Base U-Fix-it program. The contractor is also expected to provide quality customer service and comply with multiple operational requirements including security, safety, environmental standards, hazardous materials handling, and reporting. The solicitation notes that funding is not currently available, and no award will be made until funds are appropriated, with the government reserving the right to cancel the solicitation at any point without obligation to reimburse offerors. An amendment formalizes government responses to industry questions, removes clauses not applicable, and incorporates detailed Statement of Work exhibits that outline operational, inventory, and contract administration requirements. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense’s FA2823 office and is set to be located at Eglin AFB. The solicitation was posted in May 2026 with a response deadline shortly thereafter. The overall purpose of this contract is to streamline and simplify material procurement and supply operations for Civil Engineer Squadron personnel, ensuring quick and efficient access to essential items for base maintenance and construction operations.