Aircraft Air Cooling & LCS Cooling Oil Sled Maintenance
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 United States Air Force, 7th Contracting Squadron, located at Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing quarterly maintenance and repairs for various aircraft cooling equipment. This includes Cooling Air Sleds and LCS Cooling Oil Sleds, along with the removal and installation of a new LCS Cooling Oil Sled. This is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 26, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing all personnel, equipment, tools, material, supervision, and services for quarterly maintenance and repairs on the following equipment:
- Cooling Air Sled Models: MM-1710-1, MM-1710-2, MM-1710-3, MM-1655-2
- LCS Cooling Oil Sled Models: MDS-GTAN00NA, MDS-GTAN00NA /OTM-20ACUA000950
Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for the removal of the current LCS Cooling Oil Sled (Model # MDS-GTAN00NA) and the installation of a new LCS Cooling Oil Sled (Model # OTM-20ACUA000950), which will be provided by the government.
Submission Details
Interested firms should submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. Responses should include the company name, CAGE code, point of contact, address, and phone number. The relevant NAICS Code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (for market research purposes)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 9:00 A.M. (Central Standard Time - CST)
- Published: February 19, 2026
Government Intent
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. Responses will help the government determine potential sources and whether a sole source or set-aside acquisition is appropriate. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Quotation (RFQ), and no award will be made as a result of this notice. The government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response. Respondents are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for future announcements.