Combat Mission Folder Boxes

SOL #: FA462026QA234Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4620 92 CONS LGC

FAIRCHILD AFB, WA, 99011-5320, United States

Place of Performance

Fairchild AFB, WA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

Specialized Shipping And Storage Containers (8145)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/83c47c1000fd40499cc05d0573ccc3de/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 13, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 5:00 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 U.S. Air Force, 92d Contracting Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified businesses capable of providing 35 Combat Mission Folder Boxes. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only, aiming to identify available authorized businesses. The requirement is for 35 Combat Mission Folder Boxes that must meet the specifications detailed in the attached draft Salient Characteristics. This effort falls under NAICS Code 332439, Boxes, Light Gauge Metal, Manufacturing, with a size standard of 600 Employees.

Key Requirements (Combat Mission Folder Boxes)

Based on the draft Salient Characteristics, the boxes must:

Quantity: 35 cases required.
Dimensions: 25 1/2" length, 14" width, 17 1/4" height.
Material: Constructed from 1/16" and 3/16" steel sheets.
Construction: Riveted or welded seams, internal hinges and lock hasps, tamper-resistant design, uniform across the fleet for weight and balance, installable on aircraft using provided floor plates, lockable lid, and painted finish.
Specific Features: Two 5" x 5" x 3/16" steel plates welded to the bottom with cutouts and two countersunk holes; top opening with a 1/2" high and 7/8" wide inward-bent lip; hinges centered on both box and lid; handles centered on front and back, 3 3/4" from bottom; latch welded and centered on lid edge.

Submission Details

Interested firms should submit a response no more than five pages, including:

Specifications of the proposed boxes.
Business name, address, CAGE code/UEI.
Size and socioeconomic classification based on the NAICS size standard.
Supporting documentation if claiming a specific small business category.
Point of contact, including email and phone number.

This notice does not constitute a solicitation, and responses will not be considered for contract award. All interested parties must respond to any resultant solicitation separately.