JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS (JBLE) SIMPLE ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENT (SABER)
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 has issued Amendment 0001 for the JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS (JBLE) SIMPLE ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENT (SABER) solicitation. This amendment revises clauses and updates Section H to include ACC Ombudsman procedures. This opportunity is an 8(a) Set-Aside for Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings (PSC Z2JZ) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Responses are due by April 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Change
Amendment 0001 modifies the solicitation by:
- Deleting and adding several clauses.
- Updating Section H to incorporate the Air Combat Command (ACC) Ombudsman procedures.
Additionally, the government's responses to industry questions, originally posted with the draft SABER IFB (Pre-Solicitation Notice FA480025B0003), are now available under the new solicitation number, FA480026B0003. The relevant file is titled "FA480025B0003_Consolidated_Industry_Questions_and_Govt_Responses_9_Mar_26."
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Amendment 0001)
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- Product Service Code: Z2JZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published Date (Amendment): April 7, 2026
Additional Information
Prospective bidders should carefully review the updated solicitation and the consolidated industry questions and government responses to ensure full compliance with all requirements. These documents are crucial for understanding the current terms and conditions of the SABER contract.