FA8604 Air Cargo Conveyor System at Dover Air Force Base, Delaward
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 (AFLCMC/PZIEB) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for the design, fabrication, installation, orientation, and testing of an Air Cargo Conveyor System at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. This effort aims to modernize an existing system. Responses are due by February 10, 2026, 1400 EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves providing a new air cargo conveyor system capable of handling single pallets and multi-pallet trains. Key components include:
- Two single-pallet transfer vehicles
- Two 40-foot-long powered staging dock conveyors
- Two approximately 60-foot-long powered conveyor lanes
- Options for six additional 60-foot-long elevated powered conveyor lanes
- Options for modification (removal and replacement of ~20 feet) of four existing elevated powered conveyor lanes The work also includes the removal and disposal of existing transfer vehicles, one 60-foot-long powered conveyor lane, and two 40-foot-long staging dock conveyors. The contractor must ensure correct and quick installation to minimize mission impact.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 540 days after receipt of order (ARO)
- NAICS Code: 333922 (Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment)
- Business Size Standard: 500 employees
- Response Due: February 10, 2026, 1400 EST
- Published: January 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
Contractor Experience
Respondents must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, experience within the past five years in the design, manufacture, installation, and acceptance of:
- One transfer vehicle (TV) system with a minimum capacity of 10,000 pounds per unit load and a horizontal transfer speed of 200 feet per minute.
- One right-angle transfer conveyor deck with a capacity of 10,000 pounds per unit load. Both systems must be operational on the solicitation issue date. Verifiable customer references are required, including customer name, installation location, acceptance date, system status, manufacturer, equipment furnished, capacity/speed details, and customer contact information.
Required Submittal
Contractors should submit the following by the due date:
- Company Information: Points of contact, addresses, email, phone, and business size (large, small, foreign).
- Capabilities Summary: A brief (5-7 pages) summary demonstrating abilities to meet requirements, including CAGE Code/DUNS, business size, and relevant contract experience (Government or commercial).
- Other Information: Any additional details to evaluate capabilities. All submitted information must be UNCLASSIFIED.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only; it is not a solicitation. The Government anticipates a competitive acquisition and may include a liquidated damages clause in any resultant RFP. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with their response.