Hill AFB COPARS (Contractor Operated Parts Store) for 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron
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 is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a Contractor-Operated Parts Store (COPARS) for the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) at Hill Air Force Base, UT. This RFI is for market research to identify capable sources and determine if the effort can be competed as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The Government seeks a qualified contractor to establish and operate a COPARS, providing all necessary supervision, labor, and equipment. Key responsibilities include researching, ordering, receiving, stocking, inventorying, and issuing automotive and equipment parts. The attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) details requirements such as:
- Furnishing automotive and related vehicle parts, chemicals, tools, and services.
- Performing daily in-house duties and part runs, including picking up parts from local vendors at least twice daily.
- Ensuring parts and services meet or exceed Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications, with pricing prioritizing rebuilt, then aftermarket, then OEM parts based on the lowest net price.
- Providing receipts for purchased parts within two business days and submitting a monthly total invoice.
- Establishing and maintaining stock levels based on government fleet experience and consumption data.
- Meeting specific delivery requirements: 4-hour delivery for out-of-stock fast-moving parts, 9 working hours for parts for repair completion, and expedited delivery for Non-Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) parts.
- Providing a Contract Manager and at least two personnel (Store Manager and one for parts pickup/delivery) during normal operating hours (Monday-Thursday 0700-1630, Friday 0700-1530).
- Complying with all government and Hill AFB security, safety, fire prevention, and environmental regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Request for Information (RFI) - for market research only, not a solicitation.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period beginning on or around April 1, 2026, with an additional six-month optional ordering period.
- NAICS Code: 493110 (Warehousing And Storage Services) with a $34.0 million size standard.
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if it can be a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT.
Response Instructions
Interested parties must submit a Capability Statement (limited to 5 pages) via email in PDF or Microsoft Word format. The statement should address:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact.
- Business Size and any applicable socio-economic statuses under NAICS code 493110.
- A description of similar services provided to Government or commercial customers within the past three years.
- Any anticipated teaming arrangements.
- Feedback on the attached draft PWS, including unclear or restrictive sections.
Government Points of Contact
- Primary: SSgt Samantha Lyth, Contract Specialist, samantha_june.lyth@us.af.mil, (801) 586-9165.
- Secondary: Joe Laing, Contracting Officer, joseph.laing@us.af.mil, (801) 777-8779.