Simplified Acquisition for Base Engineering Requirements - Patrick SFB
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 45th Contracting Squadron (45 CONS) is conducting a Sources Sought to gather industry information for an anticipated Simplified Acquisition for Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), Florida. This effort aims to identify potential sources for a future Total Small Business Set-Aside IDIQ contract. Responses are due by March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The SABER program is designed to expedite design efforts and accomplish minor construction, maintenance, and repair projects at PSFB and its Geographically Separated Units (GSUs), including Cape Canaveral SFS (CCSFS). The scope includes a broad range of non-complex minimum design efforts, divided into two major areas: SABER Project Estimating (SPE) and SABER Construction. The Construction Task Catalog (CTC) will be utilized, including Pre-Priced, Alternate Priced, and Trades (labor) books.
Contractor responsibilities include providing all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and services, ensuring high-quality work, obtaining necessary permits, and complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards (including Unified Facilities Criteria - UFC), safety, and environmental regulations. Specific requirements are detailed for design submittals, the submittal process, safety (pre-construction meeting, Confined Space Entry plan), security for restricted areas, handling historical/archaeological finds, utility service coordination, housekeeping, and quality improvement reporting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for an anticipated Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity - IDIQ contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is being considered.
- Anticipated NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (Size Standard: $45 million).
- Anticipated IDIQ Ceiling: $9.5 million.
- Anticipated Ordering Period: Five years.
- Response Due: March 3, 2026, no later than 11:00 AM EST.
- Published: February 25, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Approximately 90% at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, and 10% at Cape Canaveral SFS and other auxiliary sites in Florida.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to meet the SOW requirements. The package must include:
- A brief description of the company's business size (annual revenue, number of employees) and business status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB, other small business).
- If teaming, delineate work between prime and partners.
- Indicate status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees.
- DUNS number, CAGE code, and SAM expiration date.
Submissions must be in PDF format via email to the listed Points of Contact with the subject line: "Sources Sought: PSFB SABER IDIQ - [Company Name]".
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a commitment by the Government. Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated. No solicitation currently exists.