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RHS Concrete Batch Plant
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The United States Air Force, through the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, is seeking capabilities packages from potential suppliers for a mobile concrete batch plant under a sources sought notice, not a formal solicitation. The system must be fully integrated, self-erecting, and transportable via standard military vehicles, capable of producing 180–250 cubic yards per hour with a 10–12 cubic yard drum mixer, three aggregate bins, a 2,000 cubic foot cement silo, and an automated control station with HVAC. The equipment must comply with stringent military standards including MIL-PRF-16173 Grade 4 and MIL-C-83933 for corrosion protection, which must provide a minimum five-year life expectancy, and meet AWS welding codes, DOT safety regulations, and 15.3 Grms vibration tolerance. Permanent military data plates must be affixed with specific markings including US PROPERTY, make and model, serial number, NSN, weight ratings, contract number, and delivery information. Electrical systems must operate on 460V/3PH/60Hz with EMT conduit, and software must be compatible with Windows 10 (64-bit). The plant must include slip-resistant surfaces, tie-down points, lifting provisions, and deliver two complete sets of manuals and diagnostics software. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management and declare their size status relative to the NAICS code 333120, which has a size standard of 1,250 employees, along with any applicable socioeconomic designation such as Small Business, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, or HUBZone. Firms must also disclose if they are foreign-owned or foreign-controlled and whether foreign national employees will be employed on this effort. The government may use responses to determine whether to conduct a full and open competition or a small business set-aside, contingent on the prime contractor performing at least 50% of the work as defined by FAR 52.219-14. A minimum 24-month warranty is required, with a five-year warranty considered advantageous, and bi-annual maintenance and 24/7 technical support must be available. Responses must be submitted as a concise capabilities package via email to chase.brandt@us.af.mil by 4:00 PM Pacific Time on May 8, 2026, using
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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)
99 CONS Sources Sought – RHS Concrete Batch Plant
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 a Concrete Batch Plant as defined in the attached Salient Characteristics. Firms that respond shall specify that their products and 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- Salient Characteristics
All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capability to provide these items to the Primary Point of Contact listed below. 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 333120 – Construction Machinery Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,250 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: chase.brandt@us.af.mil
All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “99 CONS Sources Sought – RHS Concrete Batch Plant” 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 – SSgt Chase Brandt
Email: chase.brandt@us.af.mil
RESPONSES ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 8 May 2026 BY 4:00 PM Pacific Time. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to SSgt Chase Brandt at chase.brandt@us.af.mil.
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