Point of Use (POU) Consumables
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 is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for providing Point of Use (POU) Consumables and related services for the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) at Hill Air Force Base (AFB), UT, and its Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). This market research aims to determine if the effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by Monday, February 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM MST.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. The Government seeks to identify responsible sources to inform its acquisition strategy, including the potential for a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing, with a 750-employee size standard. The Government is interested in all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned concerns.
Scope of Work
The contract's purpose is to provide consumable supplies and shop operating materials for OO-ALC at Hill AFB, UT, and its GSUs, which include the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), Dugway, UT; Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG), Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ; and Randolph AFB, TX. The Contractor will procure and distribute these materials into Government-owned POU Consumable machines or through nonstock requests. This requirement includes supplies found on the Procurement List maintained by the Committee for People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled, necessitating purchases from AbilityOne participating nonprofit agencies or authorized distributors as per FAR 8.7. Exhibit C, the Market Basket Consumables List, details specific items, TAA compliance, and pricing structure.
Key Information Requested from Interested Parties
Respondents should provide:
- Company Name and CAGE code.
- Point of contact information.
- Size status under NAICS 332510.
- AbilityOne program participation status.
- Capability to support all specified locations.
- Capability to locally warehouse inventory (per Exhibit C) for 24-hour restock requirements.
- Proposed transition plan for over 250 POU consumable machines to ensure minimal downtime.
- Ability to provide Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant items (per Exhibit C).
- Current SAM and WAWF registration status.
- Prior experience providing similar support, especially for the Department of Defense.
- Comments on the suitability of NAICS code 332510.
- Any supporting documentation for capabilities.
Submission Requirements
Responses should be limited to no more than 4 pages and submitted via email to Devin Laughter (devin.laughter@us.af.mil) and Kyle McDermott (kyle.mcdermott.1@us.af.mil).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 4:00 PM MST
- Published: January 22, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred for responding.