Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER FY 27-32)
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 a DRAFT Presolicitation for the Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER FY 27-32) contract at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), OH. This DRAFT seeks industry feedback on requirements for comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and minor construction services. This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Set-Aside. Feedback on this DRAFT is requested by May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The SABER contract requires the selected contractor to provide all management, labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, and design capabilities. The scope encompasses over one hundred simultaneous projects for a broad range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction work on real property at WPAFB. The base is extensive, covering 8,145 acres with 850 facilities totaling 16.4 million square feet, supporting diverse missions including research and development, hospital, secure areas, airfields, infrastructure, and residential facilities. The contractor will be responsible for prompt response and efficient management of a high volume of task orders (TOs), with the Contracting Officer issuing RFPs for individual TOs, negotiating, and awarding them. A local office will be required to facilitate services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: DRAFT Presolicitation for a SABER Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8).
- Feedback Due: May 27, 2026.
- Published: May 26, 2026.
- Note: This is a DRAFT; no award will be made as a result of this notice.
Additional Notes
This DRAFT Solicitation has been updated to include RFI Responses. The Government is actively seeking feedback on the requirement. Documents related to the PIEE Solicitation Module (link, web-based training, registration instructions) and the Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox are also provided.