TA26 Support Services_Palau
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 921st Contracting Battalion, Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF), Hawaii, is conducting market research for Tenacious Archer 2026 (TA26) Support Services in Palau. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify local businesses capable of providing supplies, equipment, labor, transportation, vessels, and various support services for the upcoming exercise. Responses are due by June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The U.S. Government is seeking information on local capabilities in Palau to support the TA26 exercise, projected to run from July 10, 2026, to August 10, 2026, for up to 250 personnel. The place of performance includes the Republic of Palau, specifically Koror, Airai, Goikul, airports, seaports, staging areas, and waterways. Specific areas of interest include:
- Base Life Support: Portable latrines, handwash stations, light sets, dumpsters, tents, tables, chairs, industrial fans.
- Material Handling Equipment (MHE) & Line Haul Transportation: Forklifts, flatbed trucks, cargo trucks, 1-ton trucks.
- Hazmat/POL Removal
- Barge Rental/Vessel Support
- Customs Clearing/Husbandry/Wash Rack services
- Transportation: Buses, vans with operators.
- Supplies: Barriers, sandbags, fencing, lumber.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, at 23:59 PWT
- Published: June 8, 2026
Evaluation
This is not a solicitation, and the Government is not requesting quotes or proposals. No contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are for market research and planning purposes only to determine the final acquisition approach and requirement approval.
Additional Notes
Interested local businesses are encouraged to inform the Government of their capabilities. A formal proposal or long capability statement is not required. Businesses interested in working with the U.S. Government are encouraged to register in SAM.gov (free registration). Responses should be submitted via email to SFC Ida Kian (ida.kian.mil@army.mil) and SFC Michael Sohn (michael.j.sohn.mil@army.mil).