Opportunity
SAM #FA481926Q0084
Procurement of Rapid Runway System for Tyndall AFB
Buyer
325th Comptroller Squadron
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
August 31, 2026
Identifier
FA481926Q0084
NAICS
333998
The U.S. Air Force at Tyndall Air Force Base is seeking a commercial, expeditionary rapid runway system to support dynamic flight operations in austere environments. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 325th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) CCRA, Tyndall AFB, FL - Contracting office: 325 CONS PKP - Products/Services Requested: - Rapid Runway system (1 unit) - Must meet specified salient characteristics for expeditionary airfield matting - Designed to provide a stabilized, high-load-bearing surface (up to 400,000 lbs) - Supports a range of aircraft including F-35, F-16, E-9, C-17, and commercial units - Enables rapid establishment, repair, or expansion of runways and taxiways on loose dirt, mud, sand, and marshlands - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 30 days of award to Tyndall AFB - Set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS 333998 - Firm fixed price contract for one unit - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers specified - Full technical requirements detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) - No services are requested in this procurement.
Description
This is a request for quote (RFQ) for commercial products prepared in accordance with the streamlined simplified procedures in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 12.201-1, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Tyndall Air Force Base (TAFB) requires a rapidly deployable airfield matting solution to support dynamic flight operations across austere and varied terrains. The installation routinely hosts a wide range of aircraft, including high-performance fighters (F-35, F-16), E-9s, heavy cargo lifters (C-17), and transient commercial units. However, operational expansion and expeditionary exercises are often constrained by weak subgrades in the surrounding environment, such as loose dirt, mud, sand, and marshlands. To ensure continuous mission readiness and safe aircraft operations in these challenging conditions, TAFB requires an expeditionary "rapid runway" system. This system will provide a stabilized, high-load-bearing surface capable of supporting up to 400,000 lbs, enabling personnel to quickly establish, repair, or expand operational runways and taxiways as mission demands dictate.
Please refer to the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and RFQ for detailed requirement description, instructions for submission, and method of evaluation.