Hawaii Army National Guard Aviation Services Regional Aircraft Phase Sustainment Center
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for Aviation Services Regional Aircraft Phase Sustainment Center support at Army Aviation Support Facility 1 (AASF #1) at Wheeler AAF, Hawaii. This initiative aims to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing CH-47F and H-60M aircraft maintenance. Responses are due by May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time.
Purpose & Context
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis issued solely for market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, not a solicitation. The government highly encourages all interested small businesses, including those in all socioeconomic categories (8(a), Small Disadvantaged, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned), to respond. The information gathered will support a competitive procurement and help determine the market's capacity and potential for set-aside opportunities.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing sufficient personnel to perform comprehensive aircraft maintenance support, including:
- Inspections associated with DA Form 2408-18 intervals.
- Aircraft repair and corrosion control.
- Launch and recovery of aircraft for flight activities.
- Disabled aircraft recovery support.
- Work will be conducted in environments such as hangars, allied shops, aprons, wash racks, and flight lines.
Personnel Requirements
Contractor personnel must meet specific qualifications:
- Program Manager: Minimum five (5) years of aviation management experience.
- Mechanic Lead: Minimum three (3) years of aviation maintenance or aviation maintenance management experience.
- Mechanic Technicians: Minimum two (2) years' experience on their assigned Mission Design Series (MDS) (e.g., CH-47F and H-60M).
- All technicians must possess a working understanding of Army aviation logistics and maintenance platforms, specifically demonstrating proficiency in ordering Class IX aircraft parts utilizing the Aircraft Notebook (ACN).
Respondents must submit a plan for onboarding qualified personnel, detailing their methodology for sourcing candidates with required minimum qualifications, a timeline for onboarding within two weeks (14 days) of contract award, and how their firm mitigates the risk of staffing shortfalls or clearance delays during this transition phase.
Response Requirements
Interested firms must submit the following via email to Jonathan Weber (jonathan.weber.14@us.af.mil) by the deadline, including the notice number W912J626X1BP0 in the subject line:
- Name and address of firm, phone/fax numbers, email address, and point of contact.
- Unique Entity ID (UEI) Number and Commercial and Government Entity Program (CAGE) Code.
- Type of small business (e.g., woman-owned, service-disabled veteran owned, small disadvantaged).
- Firm's experience.
- Firm's past performance with federal, state, local government agencies, and/or commercial entities within the last three (3) years. Include GSA Contract number, multiple award schedule (MAS) categories, and contract end date if applicable.
- A completed "SAM Sources Sought Response Form_26X1BP0.pdf" (attached to the original notice), which guides firms on providing essential business and capability information, including NAICS, company details, socio-economic status, SAM registration, and a capabilities statement.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (Size Standard: $40.0M)
- Product Service Code: J015 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft And Airframe Structural Components
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Wheeler AAF, Hawaii (HI 96857)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 10:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time
- Published: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a request for quotation or proposal. The government is not committed to any purpose other than market research. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. If a Request for Quotation (RFQ) is issued, it will be under a different number. Failure to provide complete information on the response form may impact a firm's consideration.