AE26 Equipment Support
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 Defense, US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), specifically SOCNORTH PB, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for AE26 Equipment Support. This notice indicates the intent to award a contract to Fort Wainwright DoD DFMWR for specialized arctic equipment and support services for the 'Arctic Edge 26' exercise at Eielson AFB, AK. Responsible sources believing they can meet the requirement are encouraged to submit a capability statement by January 26, 2026, 0900 Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the lease, delivery, and support of various equipment for DoD personnel during arctic training exercises in Alaska. Key requirements include:
- Equipment: 46 mission-capable snowmobiles, 38 heavy-duty pull-behind sleds, 11 multi-snowmobile trailers, and 18 10-person arctic oven tents with heating stoves. Associated support equipment (PPE, propane heaters, fuel cans, personal cooking systems) is also required.
- Maintenance: Critical on-site maintenance support with a 5-hour replacement guarantee for any failed equipment.
- Logistics: Capability to deliver specific equipment packages to multiple, distinct military units at various locations, primarily Eielson AFB, Alaska.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Period of Performance: Date of Award through March 15, 2026, with equipment rental and service delivery from February 15, 2026, through March 11, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Eielson AFB, AK, and surrounding areas for arctic training.
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, 0900 Mountain Standard Time.
- Published: January 22, 2026.
Justification for Sole Source
Market research identified Fort Wainwright MWR as the only source with the necessary comprehensive inventory of specialized arctic equipment, logistical infrastructure, and immediate on-site maintenance capability (including a 5-hour replacement guarantee) required for operations in an extreme arctic environment. This effort has historically been awarded as a sole source due to the limited market in Alaska for these specific, urgent, and complex requirements.
Submission & Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources must submit a capability statement via email to ashton.g.smith.mil@socom.mil by the deadline. Statements must provide evidence of the ability to supply all required equipment, meet the maintenance/replacement guarantee, and detail the logistical plan. The government will use this information to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible for future requirements.