PKB Cummins ISL9 450 Engine
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 U.S. Government (Department of the Air Force) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing a Cummins ISL9 450 Engine for an E-One 2011 HP 75 ladder truck at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, contingent on sufficient small business responses. Responses are due by April 14, 2026, at 4:00 AM MST.
Scope of Anticipated Need
The requirement is for a complete Cummins ISL9 450 automatic engine with serial number 73318978. The government will keep the core and will consider both new and used engines, provided they are in working condition. A 1-Year Warranty starting from the delivery date is mandatory. Shipment will be FOB destination, with delivery required within 30 days of award. No installation is required, as the government intends to self-perform this function. The anticipated NAICS code is 333618 - Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing with a 1,500-employee size standard.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / RFI (anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 14, 2026, 4:00 AM MST
- Published: April 13, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit responses via email to Sara Cook (sara.cook.7@us.af.mil) and Donna Doss (donna.doss.1@us.af.mil). Submissions must include:
- A completed Attachment 1 – Contractor Response Form (used for market research, confirming interest, and providing business details).
- Firm's name, point of contact, phone, email, UEI, CAGE code, and small business status/certifications (e.g., 8(a), SDB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
- Confirmation of interest as a prime or subcontractor, including details of any proposed joint ventures or teaming arrangements.
- Specific experience in providing comparable services, indicating whether as a prime or subcontractor.
- Percentage of work to be performed by the small business prime contractor and similarly situated entity subcontractors.
- Type(s)/certifications(s) of proposed subcontractors.
- Information on financial capacity and bonding capability (single project and aggregate limits).
- Suggestions on how the Air Force can best structure contract requirements to facilitate small business competition.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. The government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.