Contractor-Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS)

The contract pertains to a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of Defense for the operation of a Contractor-Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Initially posted on December 17, 2008, the notice includes a pre-solicitation reference number FA4610-09-R-0002A and invites interested parties to review the draft Request for Proposal (RFP), draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), and draft Past Performance Questionnaire. These documents provide the foundational scope and requirements for the contract, emphasizing the need for contractor-operated supply services supporting civil engineer missions at the base. The solicitation, numbered FA4610-09-R-0002, is managed by the 30th Construction Squadron at Vandenberg and classified under NAICS code 444130, which pertains to retail building material and supplies dealers. Key points of contact for this acquisition include Contract Specialist Sandra L. Odem and Contracting Officer Sean W. Kennedy, both reachable via email and phone. Interested vendors are recommended to add themselves to the acquisition’s watchlist to receive updates and future postings. The performance location is specifically identified as Vandenberg AFB, CA, with the intent to solicit capable contractors to manage and operate the supply store efficiently in support of civil engineering operations.