EOD Flight Support Technicians
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 the Air Force, 325th Contracting Squadron, is issuing a presolicitation for a non-competitive, sole source bridge action to procure Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Flight Support Technicians for the 801st Red Horse Training Squadron (801 RHTS) at Tyndall AFB, Florida. This requirement is being awarded to R3 Inc. as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) sole source. The purpose of this bridge action is to ensure continuity of critical EOD support while a future competitive solicitation is prepared.
Scope of Work
The EOD Flight Support Technicians will provide non-personal services including:
- Scheduling and setup for EOD training courses, including joint service/multinational and Combat Support Training Range (CSTR) events.
- Training documentation.
- Maintenance of EOD tools, equipment, and munitions accounts.
- Equipment and munitions documentation.
- Drafting plans and procedures.
- Reviewing EOD technical reports and making recommendations.
- Running unit "checklist" and ensuring ground and explosive safety requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract
- Duration: Five (5) month base term, plus two (2) one-month option terms.
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Sole Source (FAR 19.14) to R3 Inc.
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5M size standard.
- PSC: R499 (Other Professional Services).
- Expected Award Date (for this sole source): April 24, 2026.
- Future Competitive Solicitation Plan: A competitive action is planned to be solicited no later than June 1, 2026, with an award no later than October 1, 2026.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is a bridge action utilizing the Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) and related agency deviations. An electronic solicitation for this sole source requirement will not be posted to the GPE. SAM Registration is mandatory. For information regarding this sole source acquisition, contact Mr. David Hackney.