Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of AC-9 Life Rafts

SOL #: FA282326Q3003Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2823 AFTC PZIO
EGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-5418, United States

Place of Performance

GOULDS, FL

NAICS

All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, And Floating Docks (J019)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 31, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 3, 2026, 5:00 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 Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Division (AFTC/PZIOA) intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order to AIR CRUISERS COMPANY LLC for the Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of ten (10) AC-9 Life Rafts. This is a Notice of Intent, not a request for proposals or quotations. The anticipated award date is April 8, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement covers the inspection, maintenance, and repair of ten AC-9 Life Rafts. Key tasks include:

  • Standard CMM recommended overhaul/inspection (Qty 10)
  • Parts and repair of AC-9 Rafts
  • Shipping via FedEx Express

Contract Details

  • Type: Sole Source Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order
  • Intended Awardee: AIR CRUISERS COMPANY LLC
  • Authority: 41 U.S. Code (USC) 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102(a) (revised by 'Revolutionary FAR Overhaul').
  • NAICS: 326299 (Size Standard: 650 employees)
  • Anticipated Award Date: April 8, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Goulds, FL

Response Information

This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation. The Government will consider information received solely to determine whether conducting a competitive procurement is in its best interest. No solicitation package will be issued.

  • Response Due: April 3, 2026, by 12:00 PM CDT
  • Submission: Written documentation demonstrating capability to provide the required services. Verbal responses are not accepted.
  • Contact: Liudmila Stidam (liudmila.stidam@us.af.mil)

People

Points of Contact

Liudmila "Lucia" StidamPRIMARY
Paul L. BrinckhausSECONDARY

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