Contractor Operated Civil Engineering Supply Store (COCESS) - Eglin AFB, FL
Overview
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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, Air Force Test Center, Installation Operational Contracting Division, Eglin AFB, has issued a presolicitation notice for a Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) at Eglin AFB, FL. This is an unrestricted opportunity for a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an anticipated five-year ordering period. The official solicitation is expected on or about April 07, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary objective is to establish a COCESS to provide a simplified method for Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) personnel and Facility Managers to acquire quality materials, equipment, parts, tools, and supplies. These items are for construction, facility maintenance and repair, lawn and garden equipment repair, and the Base U-Fix-it program. The contractor will be responsible for acquiring, issuing, delivering, storing, warehousing, inventorying, sourcing, purchasing, receiving, and stocking a wide variety of commercial and industrial products (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, hardware) on the installation. The store must offer high-use/consumable items for immediate purchase and provide a user-friendly, web-based ordering system with a "shopping cart" feature for non-stocked items. Customer service and training on tools are also required.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Anticipated Solicitation Number: FA282326R0004)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Anticipated Ordering Period: Five (5) years
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (no set-aside for small business concerns)
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Miscellaneous Maintenance And Repair Shop Specialized Equipment)
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Award Basis: Best value to the Government, in accordance with RFO Parts 12 and 15.
- Place of Performance: Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
Key Requirements & Performance Standards
The contractor must provide an on-site store manager, ensure personnel speak English, and maintain housekeeping. Key performance standards include strict compliance for hazardous material handling (storage, inventory, spill response), customer service (no more than 2 valid complaints per 100 customers), on-time delivery (95%), and accurate transaction processing in NEXGEN IT (98%). The contractor will use their own system for store stock inventory. A transition plan for new contractors is required within 40 calendar days.
Timeline & Next Steps
This is not a solicitation; proposals or questions are not accepted at this time. The official solicitation is anticipated to be issued electronically on SAM.gov on or about April 07, 2026. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and keep Representations and Certifications updated to be eligible for award. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov frequently for the solicitation and any amendments.