R-EFB iPad Redactions
SOL #: FA462526Q1005Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4625 509 CONS CC
WHITEMAN AFB, MO, 65305-5344, United States
Place of Performance
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
NAICS
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components (J059)
Set Aside
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15) (WOSB)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Apr 2, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 28, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 5, 2026, 8:00 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 U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for R-EFB iPad Redaction services. This opportunity, set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), requires the removal of specific hardware components from 40 iPad Airs and confirmation of their working order. Quotes are due by Friday, May 5, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to redact 40 iPad Airs (model A3266). This includes:
- Removing the Camera, microphone, Wi-Fi hardware, and Bluetooth hardware from each iPad.
- Returning the iPads to working status post-redaction.
- Documenting the redaction process for each iPad, including serial numbers and removed items, in a signed report.
- Disposing of all removed parts.
- Confirming the iPads are still in good working order and verifying serial numbers against Appendix A. This is a one-time contract with no further work anticipated.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a $12.5M size standard.
- Product Service Code: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Contract Type: Purchase Order for 40 jobs of iPad Redaction.
- Place of Performance: Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305. Contractor is responsible for shipping/movement of equipment. Driving to Whiteman AFB for pickup/return is acceptable.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Subcontractors: Require approximately 2 weeks for OSI approval prior to performing work. The use of subcontractors is not an evaluation factor.
- Wage Determination: Wage Determination No. 2015-5089, Revision No. 29, for Missouri counties (Henry, Johnson, Pettis, Saline) applies, establishing minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Contract Clauses: Bidders must review incorporated clauses, including those related to Safeguarding Covered Defense Information (252.204-7012), NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment, and Contractor Access to Department of the Air Force Installations.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submittal and provide CAGE Code and SAM UEI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Based on Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with award made to the vendor offering the best value, considering price and performance time. Technical acceptability, specifically adherence to the Performance Work Statement, is required. The government intends to award without discussions.
- Questions Due: Friday, April 24, 2026, by 2:00 PM CDT. Submit to both Lynn Duchene (lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil) and Naiya Colon Ortiz (naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil), including RFQ number (FA462526Q1005) and title in the subject line.
- Quotes Due: Friday, May 5, 2026, by 3:00 PM CDT. Submit to both Lynn Duchene and Naiya Colon Ortiz via email. Zip files are not acceptable; contact the government for alternate instructions if attachments exceed 10 MB.
People
Points of Contact
Lynn DuchenePRIMARY
Naiya Colon OrtizSECONDARY