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Maintenance & Support Services for Bauer Aircraft Component Test Equipment & Related Systems

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14703Federal

Submission Closed05/22/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The 309th AMXG Squadron at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is seeking comprehensive maintenance and engineering support services for aircraft component test equipment, Test Program Sets, and related control systems developed or manufactured by Bauer, Incorporated. Bauer holds the necessary intellectual property, proprietary data, and technical expertise, making them the preferred sole-source provider for this requirement under solicitation number 14703. The government plans to award a 12-month contract to Bauer, Incorporated, based in Bristol, CT, in accordance with the sole-source procurement guidelines outlined in RFO 6.103-1(b). While the contract is intended as a sole-source procurement, other qualified sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Respondents must clearly indicate their business size (large or small), ownership status (U.S. or foreign-owned), and their authority and technical ability to provide maintenance, engineering, and software support services specifically for Bauer’s aircraft component test equipment. The solicitation, posted on May 12, 2026, has a response deadline of May 22, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Defense office at Hill AFB. Key points of contact include William F. Lee and Shelly Bachison. The work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

General Info

Bauer, Inc. awarded sole-source 12-month contract for aircraft test equipment support at Hill AFB.

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Department Of Defense → FA8224 Afsc Ol H Pzim

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 12

Sources Sought

Amendment 1May 12

Contract was updated

Response DeadlineMay 22

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/22/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8224 Afsc Ol H Pzim

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8224 Afsc Ol H Pzim

Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

Contacts

William F. Lee (Bill) Buyer

Shelly Bachison

Full Description

The 309th AMXG Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah requires comprehensive software and engineering support services for aircraft component test equipment, Test Program Sets, and associated control systems manufactured or developed by Bauer, Incorporated.

Bauer, Incorporated possesses the intellectual property, proprietary data and specific technical capabilities necessary to fulfill the requirement. In accordanace with RFO 6.103-1(b) the Government intends to issue a sole-source solicitation and subsequent 12-month contract award to Bauer, Incorporated of Bristol, CT (CAGE: 70882 ).

Any other responsible source may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by this agency. In a reply, respondents shall detail whether their firm is a large or small business and whether they are a US-owned or foreign-owned firm. A response must specifically address a firm’s authority and technical ability to provide maintenance, engineering, and software support services for Bauer aircraft component test equipment. (end)