F/K, AIR PLUS BLOWER UPGRADE-GEN1/GEN2

SOL #: W50S85-26-RFI-0001Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W7NF USPFO ACTIVITY MIANG 127
SELFRIDGE ANGB, MI, 48045-5213, United States

Place of Performance

Selfridge ANGB, MI

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Aircraft Ground Servicing Equipment (1730)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

1
Posted
May 1, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 11, 2026, 7:30 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 DEPT OF THE ARMY (W7NF USPFO ACTIVITY MIANG 127) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Total Small Businesses capable of providing a F/K, Air Plus Blower Upgrade-Gen1/Gen2 for a Global Aircraft Deicer. This market research aims to secure competitive pricing before potentially awarding a sole-source contract. Responses are due May 11, 2026.

Scope of Work

This Sources Sought seeks to identify small businesses that can provide competitive pricing for a specific component: the F/K, Air Plus Deicer Blower Upgrade- Gen1/Gen2 (P/N 975-0105AB). This upgrade is required for a 2006 Global Aircraft Deicer, Model GL1800 (06C00916). The agency has identified Global Ground Support LLC as the sole proprietor and OEM for this equipment.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • Response Due: May 11, 2026, 7:30 PM EDT
  • Published: May 01, 2026, 3:05 PM EDT
  • Place of Performance: Selfridge ANGB, MI 48045, United States

Evaluation

Responses will be used to determine the availability of other small businesses capable of providing the required blower upgrade at competitive pricing. This market research will inform the decision on whether to proceed with a competitive solicitation or a direct sole-source award to Global Ground Support LLC.

Additional Notes

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The agency is specifically looking for alternatives to a sole-source procurement from Global Ground Support LLC.

People

Points of Contact

Arnold H.SingletonPRIMARY

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