Airfield Vehicle Gates Maintenance and Repair Services

SOL #: FA480026-SS-AVGRSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4800 633 CONS PKP
LANGLEY AFB, VA, 23665, United States

Place of Performance

GRASSY CREEK, VA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks (J019)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

1
Posted
Jun 18, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Jun 29, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 is conducting a Sources Sought for Airfield Vehicle Gates Maintenance and Repair Services at Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA. This market research aims to identify qualified small businesses for an anticipated Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement. The services involve maintaining and repairing eight mechanical airfield vehicle gates. Responses are due June 29, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only, to gather market research and determine the acquisition strategy for future procurement. The objective is to ensure all specified airfield vehicle gates at Langley AFB are maintained in good repair, functioning reliably, safely, and continuously. The scope includes providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for the maintenance and repair of eight mechanical airfield vehicle gates. This encompasses quarterly preventative maintenance (three times in the base year, four times in option years) and one-time repairs, all performed according to best commercial practices and original manufacturer specifications.

Anticipated Contract Details

  • Type: Sources Sought (anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price contract)
  • Duration: Anticipated one (1) 12-month base period and four (4) one-year option periods.
  • Set-Aside: Anticipated Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 811310, size standard $12.5M). The government is seeking input on whether the requirement should be competed or set aside.
  • Place of Performance: Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA.
  • Estimated RFQ Release: On or about July 7, 2026.
  • Estimated Award Date: On or about July 21, 2026.

Submission Requirements

This is NOT a Request for Quote. Interested parties must submit a capabilities package, not exceeding six (6) pages, outlining relevant business abilities and addressing specific questions detailed in Attachment 1 (mentioned in the document summary). Responses will be used solely for market research to formulate the acquisition strategy.

Deadlines & Contacts

  • Response Due: June 29, 2026, 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Submission Method: Email to Vanity Wright (vanity.wright@us.af.mil) and SSgt Radost Griffin (radost.griffin@us.af.mil).
  • Eligibility: Firms must be registered under NAICS 811310 in SAM.gov.

Performance Standards (from Draft PWS)

  • 100% operational rate for all specified gates following initial repairs.
  • Zero deviation from standard for quarterly inspections and preventative maintenance.
  • 100% deliverable of reports within 5 days of maintenance.
  • Contractor employees must possess and maintain current Certified Gate Automation Technician (CGAT) certification.

People

Points of Contact

Vanity WrightPRIMARY
SSgt Radost GriffinSECONDARY

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