High Reach Bucket Truck Lease
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is soliciting a lease for a 6x6 100-foot High Reach Bucket Truck to support high voltage maintenance and repair operations at Kirtland Air Force Base. The solicitation (FA940125Q0010) seeks a lease with a 12-month base period and four additional 12-month option periods, with a total potential contract duration of five years from 18 June 2025 through 17 June 2030. The procurement is open to all qualified small and large businesses under NAICS code 532412 for Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing. Quotes are due by 28 April 2025 at 1400 hours Mountain Standard Time, with truck delivery required no later than 18 June 2025. The government will evaluate offers based on technical acceptability and price, reviewing the three lowest-priced offers for technical compliance, with the intent to award to the most advantageous offer considering price and other factors.
The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation, meaning both small and large businesses can compete. The bucket truck must be an American-made diesel truck with a minimum 330 horsepower engine, one-ton or Class 8 chassis, and all-wheel drive capability. The vehicle will be leased to the Air Force at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico (ZIP 87117), with specific requirements including a hydraulically operated aerial platform with a maximum working height of 104.8 feet and minimum horizontal reach of 52.7 feet. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed-price type, with the government retaining the unilateral right to exercise option periods. While specific award value is not disclosed, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a substantial investment in a specialized, high-performance maintenance vehicle designed for critical infrastructure support.
FA940125Q0010 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center
3/27/25, 5:54 PM Vertical Wind Tunnel
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking vertical wind tunnel training services for the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Blanket Purchase Agreement. The contractor must provide a recirculating vertical wind tunnel facility with minimum specifications including a 14-foot diameter, 52-foot height, and climate control capabilities, along with certified instructors, training equipment, classroom space for 15 students, and video recording/playback systems. The facility must accommodate military block training for classes up to 15 students and provide instructor recertification services, with operations required from 0700 to 2200 hours including weekends and holidays. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability over price, with technical factors being significantly more important in the award decision, and offerors must demonstrate facility capabilities, location within an 8-hour drive of Kirtland AFB, and scheduling services. Following Amendment 0001, quotations are due July 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM MDT, with questions having been due July 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM MDT.
This solicitation is designated as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (33%) with Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) eligibility under NAICS code 611699 with a size standard of $16.5 million. The total award amount is $16,500,000 with a BPA master limit of $800,000 and individual call order maximum of $25,000, though the government intends to award multiple BPAs to ensure flexibility and competitive rates. The performance period extends from July 16, 2025 to July 15, 2030, with annual requirements including 125 hours of vertical wind tunnel time and 50 hours of coaching time. Training is scheduled on an as-needed basis with approximately 3 Apprentice courses and 2-4 professional development events annually, serving daily class sizes of 15 students divided into groups of 5 with each group flying approximately 30 minutes. The place of performance is Albuquerque, New Mexico, with the training facility required to be within an 8-hour drive of Kirtland Air Force Base.
FA940125Q0025 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center
6/26/25, 6:17 PM CY25 Air Show – A-26 Aircraft for Static Display
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking one A-26 aircraft for static display at the Kirtland AFB Air Show scheduled for May 30 - June 1, 2025. The solicitation (FA9401-25-Q-0025) requires the contractor to provide an A-26 aircraft that will be on display during the public event, with initial aircraft arrival on May 29, 2025. Contractors must maintain $1 million in liability insurance, possess active SAM.GOV registration, and provide a CAGE Code/UEI. The evaluation criteria will focus on technical acceptability and price fairness, with the technical evaluation team reviewing the three lowest-priced offers for compliance. Quotes are due by April 2, 2025, at 12:00 pm MST, with submission required via email to the specified points of contact.
The solicitation is set for full and open competition with a small business size standard of $9.0M, categorized under NAICS code 711510 for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. The place of performance is Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico (87117). Currently, the quote sheet indicates a total quoted price of zero dollars, suggesting this may be a preliminary pricing document or potential donation scenario. The contract includes NET 30 days payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and specifies that the government will provide fuel, lodging, and transportation for the aircraft. The government retains the right to cancel the contract without liability due to weather, natural disasters, or other contingencies, with the Contracting Officer holding sole cancellation authority.
FA9401-25-Q-0025 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center
3/24/25, 12:43 PM Vertical Wind Tunnel
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking sources for a recirculating vertical wind tunnel training facility for the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base. The primary objective is to procure a wind tunnel facility capable of accommodating four students simultaneously, with specific requirements including a 14-foot diameter, 52-foot height wind tunnel and climate-controlled flight chamber. The current solicitation is a Sources Sought Notice designed to identify potential contractors using NAICS code 611699 (All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction). Interested businesses must submit a 5-page Statement of Capabilities electronically by May 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, addressing their ability to meet the detailed performance requirements. Responses must include company information, CAGE code, point of contact details, and business size classification, with the Air Force reserving the right to consider a small business set-aside based on the submissions.
The procurement is anticipated to result in a Blanket Purchase Agreement with an estimated size standard of $16.5 million. The contract will require the vendor to provide 125 hours of vertical wind tunnel training and 50 hours of coaching annually, with facility availability from 0700 to 2200 hours, including weekends and holidays. The facility must include classroom space for 15 students and be staffed by International Bodyflight Association certified instructors. Vendors must supply wind tunnel suits, equipment, and video recording capabilities as part of the service offering. No specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, and the solicitation is currently in the market research phase to determine potential sources. The contracting officers for this opportunity are Monique McLaughlin and Elizabeth Ongstad, who will be evaluating the submitted capabilities to determine the most suitable contractors for this specialized training facility.
FA940125Q0010 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center
4/17/25, 4:13 PM Lenel Security System Installations
The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command has issued a Special Notice for Lenel Security System Installations at the Starfire Optical Range. The notice pertains to a sole-source procurement for transitioning existing alarm systems to a new contract with Evergreen Fire and Security. Specifically, the project involves two new alarm system installations that must meet Intelligence Community Directive (ICD)-705 standards. The procurement will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures and is part of an Air Force-wide initiative to upgrade security systems. Evergreen Fire Alarms, LLC has been identified as the sole authorized installer for these specific security system upgrades.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to transition and upgrade security systems at critical facilities to meet enhanced security standards. Contractors should note the key deadline of February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT for submitting any potential capabilities statements, though this is not a competitive solicitation. Evergreen Fire Alarms, LLC of Tacoma, Washington, is the only eligible contractor for this specific procurement due to their exclusive authorization for the Lenel security system upgrades. The anticipated contract award date is February 13, 2025, with the scope of work including complete alarm system installations and a standard 1-year warranty on parts and labor. While this is a sole-source award, the government has left open the possibility of future competitive opportunities if authorization is expanded to other security system vendors. The procurement will be managed by the 377 Mission Support Group, with contracting points of contact being Cassandra Bengfort and Rachel Copeland.
FA940125Q0010 Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command
1/27/25, 12:48 PM