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Low Observable Facilities Maintenance Contract (Aircraft Paint Booths)
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The Department of the Air Force, through the 325th Contracting Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of providing preventive maintenance and inspection services for two aircraft paint booths supporting the 325th Maintenance Squadron. This notice is strictly for informational and market research purposes under FAR Part 10 and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or government commitment. The anticipated NAICS code is 811310 with a small business size standard of $8.0 million, and the government is evaluating the capability of all vendors, including those certified under the 8(a) program, though no set-aside decision has been made. Responses must be submitted electronically by 1:00 PM Central Time on August 31, 2026, to Julie Bragg and are limited to ten pages, requiring detailed company information, CAGE and DUNS numbers, business size classification, socioeconomic status, financial and operational capacity to manage service contracts, prior experience with similar services, and feedback on the attached draft Performance Work Statement. All future solicitations will be posted exclusively on sam.gov, and respondents are responsible for monitoring that site for updates. The government will not respond to submissions or provide debriefs, and all information received will be treated as confidential and used solely for assessing market capability. Engagement with any government personnel outside of the designated points of contact is strictly prohibited.
General Info
Place of Performance
Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Department of the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron (CONS), is seeking sources for contemplated maintenance and inspection (PMI) services of the two (2) aircraft paint booths for 325th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) at Tyndall Air Force Base. Please see the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement.
DISCLAIMER:
This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and IS NOT a request for proposal. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine the availability and capability of businesses to provide this service at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. Contact with other than 325 CONS Government personnel by potential offerors or their employees regarding this project is prohibited.
The tentative solicitation issue date is to be determined. Any future solicitation will be made available only on sam.gov. Interested Parties are solely responsible for monitoring the aforementioned website for the release of a solicitation package and/or any updates and/or amendments.
NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) CODE:
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, with the corresponding size standard of $8.0 million.
VENDOR RESPONSE/REQUIRED CAPABILITIES:
It is requested that vendors respond to this sources sought notice with information in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement. The Government has not yet determined the appropriate contract type applicable to the requirement. This notice is also issued to assess the availability and capability of certified 8(a) contractors to fulfill the requirements. While the Government is interested in identifying potential 8(a) sources, no decision has been made regarding set-aside determinations, and all acquisition strategies remain under consideration at this time. When addressing question #8 below, please indicate the contract type and period of performance for similar services.
See the attached Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). A final PWS will be issued at the time of solicitation (Date: TBD). Potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the Draft PWS content. The government may not respond to or publish comments, resulting actions, changes, etc; however, the draft PWS may or may not be revised based on feedback provided. Potential offerors are cautioned that proposals must be based on the actual RFP, once posted, and not posted draft documents.
SUBMISSION DETAILS/INFORMATION SOUGHT BY THE GOVERNMENT:
Responses are not to exceed 10 pages and must include the following:
1. Company Information
a. Company Name
b. Address
c. Points of Contact
d. Telephone Numbers
e. E-mail address
2. Primarily doing business in the Private/Commercial or Government Sector
3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code
4. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number
5. Business Size (i.e., Small Business, Other than Small)
6. Socio-Economic Program status
7. Brief information on capabilities to finance, mobilize, and manage service contracts
8. Describe any service contracts you have performed for similar services
9. NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under
10. Feedback on Draft PWS (if applicable)
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 31, 2026. PACKAGES CAN BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO Ms. Julie Bragg at julie.bragg.1@us.af.mil. Oral and mailed communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice.
The Government WILL NOT provide a debrief on the results of the survey. All information submitted will be held in a confidential manner and will only be used for the purpose intended.
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