SYNOPSIS - Automated Bench Stock
Overview
Buyer
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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 140th Maintenance Group at Buckley SFB, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Presolicitation (Synopsis) for rotary bristle cassettes for an Automated Bench Stock machine. This notice is for a future contract action and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Interested vendors are requested to provide capability statements.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for rotary bristle cassettes to support an Automated Bench Stock machine. This system is intended to directly support and improve bench stock management, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) control, man-hour assets, and accountability, aligning with DAFI 21-101 and AFMAN 23-122. Bench stocks are consumable items kept on-hand in work centers for aircraft maintenance tasks, providing ready access and reducing workload for logistics support activities through bulk replenishment.
According to the Statement of Need, the Automated Bench Stock machine will:
- Manage stock at a 100% level and prevent overstocking (over 200%).
- Generate a Restock Report when items reach 50% of stock.
- Automatically deduct issued items from total stock.
- Eliminate manual red/green flagging systems.
- Control wastage and prevent FOD by automatically deducting issued items.
- Reduce the time required for physical inventory checks from days to hours.
- Support established safety, FOD prevention, and hardware accountability protocols.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Synopsis) for a future contract action.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Published Date: May 15, 2026.
- Notice Closing Date: May 15, 2026.
- Action: Interested parties should provide a formal response with a capability statement and vendor CAGE/UEID information.
Evaluation (for future solicitation)
For the projected solicitation, award procedures will consider price, technical factors, and past performance. An evaluation will determine the best value to the Government based on these factors.
Additional Notes
This is a synopsis only and does NOT constitute a solicitation; do not submit quotes at this time. The place of performance is Colorado (CO 80011). For inquiries, contact the 140th Contracting Office at 140.WG.MSC@us.af.mil or 720-847-9498.