Red Ribbon Week Paraphernalia - Intent to Sole Source
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 19th Contracting Squadron (CONS) at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for the purchase of Red Ribbon Week paraphernalia. The Air Force intends to award a contract to NIMCO Inc. Innovations & Education, identified as the sole manufacturer and distributor, to supply these items for distribution to 25 schools surrounding the base. This notice serves as a market research effort to determine if other sources can fulfill the requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Red Ribbon Week paraphernalia to be distributed to 25 schools in the vicinity of Little Rock Air Force Base. The Government has identified NIMCO Inc. Innovations & Education as the sole source capable of providing these specific products due to their exclusive manufacturing and distribution rights.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Sources Sought)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Despite the set-aside, the intent is to award on a sole-source basis.
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, by 2:00 PM CST
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, 19 CONS PKA
- Place of Performance: Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
Response Requirements
This is not a request for competitive offers, and a solicitation will not be issued. However, all responsible sources may submit a quote or capability statement. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition for this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If no affirmative written response is received, the award will proceed without further notice. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Contact Information
Responses should be submitted to 2d Lt Luke O. Kohout at Luke.Kohout.2@us.af.mil.