Opportunity
SAM #FA480925P0058
Market Research for Airlift and Military Free-Fall Support at Pope Army Airfield
Buyer
4th Consolidated Squadron, ACC
Posted
October 09, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
FA480925P0058
NAICS
481219, 488190, 481211
The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research for airlift and military free-fall support at Pope Army Airfield. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, Air Combat Command; the 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is conducting the research for the 352 Special Warfare Training Squadron (SW TS). - What is needed: Airlift tickets and scheduled aircraft support for HALO/free-fall parachute operations, including pilots and aircrew, parachute-packing facilities, drop zones, and a Vertical Wind Tunnel. - Notable requirements: The vendor and wind tunnel must be within 95 miles of Pope Army Airfield. Aircraft must be reserved exclusively for military operations during actual drops, and aircraft and facilities must meet operational, maintenance, and safety requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs or vendors are named. No product part numbers or quantities are specified. - Opportunity status: This is market research, not a request for quotes or proposals, and it does not commit the government to an award.
Description
THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION.
SOURCES SOUGHT: This is NOT a Request for Quote. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The 4th Contracting Squadron at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, NC is conducting market research. We aim to identify potential small business vendors willing and capable of providing Airlift Tickets & Wind Tunnel services at Pope Army Airfield. Please refer to the attached Statement of Work for further details on this requirement. Vendor and wind tunnel must be located within 95 miles of Pope AFB.
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and it does not commit the U.S. Government to award a contract now or in the future. Interested parties are requested to contact the primary and secondary points of contact listed in this posting via email to express their interest and capabilities.
For any questions or concerns, please email 2d Lt Flowers McDowell (flowers.mcdowell.1@us.af.mil) and Mr. Jason Horlacher (jason.horlacher.2@us.af.mil).