Tinker Base Engineering Support Services (TBESS) Sources Sought
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 is conducting a Sources Sought for Tinker Base Engineering Support Services (TBESS) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This initiative seeks qualified industry partners to provide comprehensive, cradle-to-grave engineering project management, execution, and technical support. The objective is to secure an agile and innovative engineering workforce to manage the installation's built infrastructure portfolio. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Capability statements are due June 30, 2026.
Opportunity Details
The Government anticipates an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, utilizing both Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and FFP Level of Effort (LOE) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). A key strategic intent is to support the Government's long-term workforce and insourcing strategy, requiring comprehensive knowledge transfer, Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, and seamless transition of functions to Government performance over the contract life.
Scope of Work
The scope is divided into two categories:
- Baseline FFP-LOE Scope (Core Workload):
- Core Program Execution: Full lifecycle project management for Decentralized FSRM (dFSRM) and OC-ALC Maintenance & Repair (M&R) programs, including planning, programming, design packages, Independent Government Estimates (IGEs), solicitation support, and on-site construction management with Three-Phase Quality Control.
- Execution Support: Foundational engineering services such as Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S)/GeoBase program management, Master Record Drawings, engineering evaluations, root-cause analyses, Excavation Permit program, Airfield Maintenance contracts, warranty management, and real property closeout.
- Operations Engineering: Dedicated asset management, BUILDER sustainment system execution, and 5-year lifecycle planning for designated reimbursable customers.
- Orderable IDIQ Scope (Surge & Specialized Workload): Capacity for discrete, project-specific task orders, including full lifecycle project management for large projects, stand-alone requirements package development, A&E design management, special acquisition support, construction inspection augmentation, and external agency liaison.
Key Personnel & Quality Requirements
The Government requires a highly credentialed workforce. Key personnel requirements include:
- Chief Engineer & Lead Engineers: Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) licenses.
- Senior Project Managers: Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications or equivalent degrees with 7+ years of experience.
- Lead Construction Inspectors: USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification and applicable discipline-specific International Code Council (ICC) Commercial Inspector Certifications. Contractors must ensure data integrity within Government IT systems (e.g., NexGen IT, Kahua) and will be evaluated against stringent Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs) related to schedule adherence, cost estimating accuracy, construction cost control, and data accuracy.
Response Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 30, 2026
- Published: June 12, 2026
- Contact: Tamra Torres (Tamra.torres@us.af.mil) or Cameron Twyford (cameron.twyford.1@us.af.mil)