Kardex Remstar Maintainance
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the 325 CONS PKP office at Tyndall AFB, FL, has issued a presolicitation for bi-annual maintenance services for two Kardex 500 XP units. This is a non-competitive, sole-source award to Kardex Remstar LLC, utilizing simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with Revolutionary Far Overhaul (RFO) Part 12. Responses are due May 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for bi-annual maintenance of two Kardex 500 XP units, to be performed under a Flex Care plan. This ensures the continued operational reliability and support for the equipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Non-competitive, Sole Source Award)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justified)
- Response Due: May 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Product Service Code: J049 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance And Repair Shop Equipment)
Justification for Sole Source
A Single Source Justification document, dated April 17, 2026, explains the rationale for restricting competition. Market research indicated that Kardex Remstar LLC is the exclusive authorized factory service organization for Kardex equipment. Their service professionals undergo company-sponsored certification training, ensuring quality service and support. The agency will continue market research for future procurements to identify and remove barriers to competition.
Contact Information
For information regarding this sole source acquisition, contact SSgt Angel Clarke (Contracting Specialist) at angel.clarke@us.af.mil or 850-283-8686, or SrA Samuel Pendleton (Contracting Officer) at samuel.pendleton.1@us.af.mil.
Place of Performance
Tyndall AFB, FL 32403, United States.