48 RQS - DZCO Deployment Kit
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, 48th Rescue Squadron (RQS), is soliciting quotes for DZCO (Drop Zone Control Officer) Deployment Kits for operations at Tucson, AZ. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a firm-fixed-price contract. Quotes are due May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is for commercial items, specifically a Partial Brand Name Only procurement of DZCO deployment kits. Key items include:
- Brand Name Only: Phantom AZL-15® Kit AMP-3 / Box in 1 (2 units), 1630 Protector Transport Case (4 units), Kestrel 5500 Weather Meter with Link and Vane Mount (4 units).
- Brand Name or Equal: Crossfire® HD 8x42 (4 units), GoSports Classic Cornhole Bean Bags Set (8 units), Cammenga Official US Military Tritium Lensatic Compass (4 units).
- Firm Specification: Pull Up Cords Wind Blade (MEDIUM size, with POLE SET & BAG MEDIUM, featuring 48 RQS logo) (2 units).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (changed from Women Owned Small Business Set-Aside via Amendment 1).
- NAICS Code: 334511, with a size standard of 1,350 employees.
- Questions Due: April 29, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
- Quotes Due: May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (extended from April 24, 2026).
- Published Date: April 27, 2026 (Amendment 1).
Evaluation & Submission
Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest price and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability requires a capability statement demonstrating the ability to procure the specified equipment. Past performance will not be evaluated. Submission Requirements: Quotes must include Company Name, Company Address, CAGE Code, and Small Business Type, and must not exceed 4 pages.
Additional Notes
This procurement is managed by the FA4877 355 CONS PK office. An ombudsman is available for concerns after attempting resolution with the Contracting Officer. Relevant documents include Provisions and Clauses, and a Single Source Justification for Brand Name Only items.