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 market research to identify potential sources for providing Point of Use (POU) Consumables and shop operating materials. This effort supports the Ogden Air Logistics Complex (OO-ALC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, and its Geographically Separated Units (GSUs). Responses are due February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the procurement and distribution of consumable supplies into over 250 Government-owned POU machines. Key requirements include:
- Managing inventory for industrial product/material type catalogs.
- Maintaining local warehousing (off-base) to meet a 24-hour restock requirement.
- Supporting locations including Hill AFB (UT), Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), AMARG (Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ), and Randolph AFB (TX).
- Ensuring compliance with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and AbilityOne program requirements (FAR 8.7).
- Developing a transition plan to ensure minimal downtime for depot maintenance operations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research stage to determine strategy)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 4:00 PM MST
- Published: February 9, 2026
Evaluation
The Government will use the submitted information to determine the best acquisition strategy, specifically assessing the capabilities of small businesses, including 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, and WOSB concerns.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than four pages addressing specific questions in the notice, including TAA compliance, warehousing capabilities, and transition experience. Responses should be emailed to Kyle McDermott and Devin Laughter.