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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, specifically the 502 CONS CL office, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of material to manufacture a B-1B Nacelle Trainer. This is a Firm-Fixed Price purchase, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material will be delivered to the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron Warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) - Randolph, TX. Quotes are due by April 21, 2026, at 01:00 pm CST.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is to provide and deliver various steel materials for the B-1B Nacelle Trainer. This trainer will be used for student training, visual inspections, identification, and panel location/operation. Specific materials include:
- 24 x 80# STEEL I BEAM
- 3" CF-1018 STEEL SQUARE J1C
- 1-1/2 X 4" CF-1018 STEEL FLAT J10C
- 4" X 6" X 3/8" STEEL RECT TUBE
- 3/4" HR STEEL PLAT V1(p/c) 9B(MISC RACK)
- 1-1/4" HR STEEL PLATE
- 1" HR STEEL PLATE T1 (p/c) 9A (MISC RACK)
- 14" X 38# STEEL WIDE FLANGE BEAM
- 1/2" HR STEEL PLATE T5(p/c) 9C (MISC RACK)
The contractor is responsible for unwrapping materials, disposing of trash off-site, and ensuring materials are free of shipping damage. Damaged materials must be returned and re-procured by the contractor.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332312 – Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing (500-employee size standard)
- Product Service Code: 9520 (Structural Shapes)
- Required Delivery: 45 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) for CLIN 0001.
- Shipping Terms: FOB Destination.
- Place of Performance: 502nd Trainer Development Squadron Warehouse, 664 A Street West, NW Corner of Building #241, JBSA - Randolph, TX 78150.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be complete and in accordance with the Request for Quote (RFQ), including model number, extended, and total prices for the schedule of supplies. If a CLIN item is not separately priced (NSP), vendors must annotate unit price as zero (0) and place "NSP" in the total price column. The government intends to award based on initial quote submissions without discussions, but reserves the right to hold discussions.
Evaluation Basis: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Factor: Rated acceptable or unacceptable based on the ability to provide and deliver the required material.
- Total Evaluated Price Factor: Calculated by adding extended prices for each item.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 1:00 pm CST
- RFQ Close Date: April 21, 2026, 01:00 pm CST
- Published Date: April 10, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary: Jermaine L. Coleman (jermaine.coleman.3@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Catherine Hardy (catherine.hardy@us.af.mil)