SAM #FA302226Q0305

Aircrew Flight Equipment Maintenance Services for Columbus Air Force Base

This opportunity seeks contractor support for Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) services at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, under the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) of the U.S. Air Force. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Aircrew Flight Equipment maintenance services, including: - Inspection and repacking of T-6 and T-38 parachutes (4,000 each) - Repair and build-up of parachute harnesses (600) - Repair of G-suits (400) - Inspection and repacking of life preservers (400) and life rafts (100) - Repair of flight suits and jackets (180) - Flight suit sewing for international students (100) - Visor dual snap modifications (200) - Repair/modification of aerospace physiological drag harnesses (30) - T-6 parachute press bi-annual inspections (64) - T-38 parachute press annual inspections (312) - All technical and performance requirements are detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor personnel must have specific Air Force or FAA training and qualifications - Adherence to quality control, security protocols, and management of government-furnished property - Emphasis on timely completion and quality assurance - 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS 488190 - Active SAM registration and NAICS code compliance required

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No paper copies of the solicitation will be issued. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; excluding modifications. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to provide Aircrew Flight Equipment Services at Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Mississippi. See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for a detailed description and salient characteristics of the services sought in this solicitation. The 14th Contracting Squadron of Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Project performance period is a base year plus four optional one-year periods; from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031.

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred due to this solicitation. 

The applicable NAICS code is 488190, and the small business size standard is $40.0M. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside.

The solicitation number is # FA302226Q0305 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). See attached "Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Aircrew Flight Equipment Service FY27" for the RFQ format. All documents including the solicitation, attachments, and all amendments to the solicitation are obtainable via this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check this notice periodically for amendments. 

Questions: All questions must be submitted by 2:30 PM CDT on 24 July 2026. All questions MUST be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contract Officer (detailed below). (Include the Solicitation Notice ID in your email: FA302226Q0305)

Submissions: A completed Quote and Technical Narrative shall be subvmitted via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contract Officer (detailed below). The solicitation will close at 2:30 PM CDT on 7 August 2026. All solicitations must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below. (Include the Solicitation Notice ID in the subject line of your email: FA302226Q0305 - Ensure to also receive a "Received" notice to note receipt)

Contract Specialist: Trayona Love - (662)434-7225 - Email: trayona.love@us.af.mil

Contract Officer:      TSgt Micah-James Carley - (662)434-7787 - Email: micah-james.carley@us.af.mil

Please do not copy and paste the Performance Work Statement. The Government is not obligated to accept any Quotes or Technical Narratives or to answer any questions submitted after the deadline(s). It is the vendor’s responsibility to monitor the solicitation posted herein for amendments issued in reference to this requirement. Any potential amendments will be posted in the same fashion as the solicitation and detailed within the description. All contractors who provide goods/services to the DoD must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure the NAICS Code for this solicitation is active on their SAM Profile. Failure to comply with SAM registration will deem the offeror ineligible for award.

Amendment 0001: The porpose of this amendment is to replace Attachment 4 Wage Determination with Attachment 4 Collective Bargaining Agreement,

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