Overhaul of DRAG BRACE, LANDING
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) is seeking to procure four (4) drag brace landing equipment components through a Request for Quotation (RFQ No. 70Z03825QH0000046). The solicitation is for an overhaul of specific aircraft parts with National Stock Number 1620-00-976-3391 and Part Number 371689-7. Potential contractors must be FAA, OEM, or DoD Certified Overhaul Facilities with the ability to provide airworthiness certification and access to applicable technical directives. The evaluation will be conducted using a lowest-priced, technically acceptable standard, requiring vendors to demonstrate technical data availability, certification status, and documentation capabilities. Quotations are due by March 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with an anticipated award date of March 14, 2025.
This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside targeting businesses within the North American Industry Classification Standard Code 336413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. No specific incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The initial contract will be a firm-fixed price purchase order for four units, with a potential option to increase the quantity to eight units at the same unit price within 365 days of the initial award. Contractors must submit quotations via email to Angela.L.Watts@uscg.mil and D05-SMB-LRS-Procurement@uscg.mil, with the RFQ number indicated in the subject line. The USCG has established an Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) to provide an alternative dispute resolution mechanism for interested parties who may have concerns about the procurement process.
70Z03825QH0000046 Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard
3/6/25, 2:31 PM Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Project Office 2025 Sources Sought for a Brigade Level Uncrewed Aircraft System
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command (ACC Redstone) is conducting a Sources Sought notice for a Brigade Level Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) project. The Army's Program Executive Office Aviation seeks production-ready, cost-effective UAS platforms with specific mission capabilities, including Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) functionality. The UAS must be capable of Reconnaissance Surveillance and Target Acquisition (RSTA), communications relay, and potentially lethal payload delivery and electronic support. Interested parties must submit their request for additional information to Contracting Officer Elbert Clarke and Contract Specialist Keandra Milligan by December 30, 2024, at 4:00 PM CST, with full submissions due by January 6, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST. Companies must provide their company details, unique entity ID, representative information, and contact details when requesting additional information.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for this contract opportunity and does not mention incumbent contractors or precise award values. The Army plans to deploy these UAS systems at up to eight sites to support training proficiency, operator continuity, and develop Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP). The systems must comply with 2020 NDAA Section 848 and 2023 NDAA Section 817, or demonstrate a clear path to compliance. The contract falls under NAICS Code 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft), with performance located at the Army Contracting Command in Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. While specific quantities are not detailed, the notice suggests this is an interim capability procurement with potential for future urgent capability acquisition.
SourcesSoughtFY25BrigadeLevelUAS_SS2501 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal
12/13/24, 5:53 PM Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Crew Gunnery Trainer, Training Systems
The United States Marine Corps Program Executive Officer - Land Systems is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to research potential contractors for designing, manufacturing, and delivering a Crew Gunnery Trainer (CGT) for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). The CGT will support training and evaluation for ACV-Personnel and ACV-30mm variants, with a focus on creating a fully immersive and interactive virtual training environment. Key contract requirements include developing training systems with wireless linkage capabilities, support for static and maneuver gunnery, and the ability to conduct force-on-force training across different geographical locations. The government will provide an ACV vehicle as Government Furnished Equipment and existing Unreal Gaming Engine 5 software to support development. Responses are due by 2:00 PM local time on March 20, 2025, with interested parties submitting an executive summary no longer than 10 pages describing their technical capabilities and approach.
The opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category, and BAE Systems is the current contractor producing the ACV platform under contract M67854-16-C-0006. The Marine Corps anticipates procuring 24-36 CGT units, including 2-4 deployable variants that can be transported via tractor trailer and potentially deployed on US Navy ships. Evaluation timelines include a Limited User Evaluation in February 2026, a second Limited User Evaluation in April 2026, and a Field User Evaluation by July 2026, with production delivery planned for fiscal year 2027. The government is considering a non-traditional acquisition approach, potentially utilizing an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) to provide flexibility in contracting. The estimated production will support crew training for ACV systems, with each CGT pod capable of supporting six vehicles and featuring advanced technological capabilities like mixed reality configurations and scenario-based training environments.
M67854-25-I-0090 United States Marine Corps
3/6/25, 9:29 AM Aircraft Tire Bead Breaker
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, specifically the 366 Contracting Squadron at Mountain Home AFB, is conducting a sources sought announcement for a pneumatic aircraft tire bead breaker for the Crash Recovery Section. The procurement seeks a specialized piece of equipment capable of breaking aircraft tires with a 25,000 lbs breaking capacity, compatible with wheel rims between 12.5" and 32.5" inches, and capable of handling tires up to 28" wide. The government anticipates a 30-day delivery period after contract award and requires the contractor to provide installation, onsite training, and technical support. Interested vendors must respond with company information including SAM UEI, Cage Code, and small business status by March 12, 2025. The market research is specifically evaluating potential small business set-aside opportunities under NAICS code 336413, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
The sources sought announcement is designated as a total small business set-aside, indicating potential preferential treatment for small business contractors. While no specific award value is currently disclosed, the procurement involves a single pneumatic bead breaker to be delivered to 865 Alpine St Suite 105 at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. The equipment must include a comprehensive 1-year warranty covering both components and labor, and the contractor will be responsible for equipment installation and comprehensive training of government personnel. The government anticipates issuing a combined Synopsis/Solicitation if market research supports proceeding with the procurement, though this announcement does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability to meet precise technical specifications, including hydraulic drive motor, pneumatic power supply, and adjustable fork configurations.
FA489725SS007 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
2/26/25, 11:05 AM Notice of Intent/Sources Sought to Fabricate and Deliver Barges
The Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a Special Notice regarding a potential sole source contract for the fabrication and delivery of two work barges intended to operate within Lake Cumberland, Kentucky. The notice specifically indicates an intent to award a Commercial Supply contract to Sisco Marine LLC dba Marine Inland Fabricators for customization, delivery, final assembly, and launching of these vessels. The opportunity is classified under the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611) and involves Cargo Barges and Lighters. This Special Notice was posted on January 10, 2025, with a response deadline of January 21, 2025. The notice allows for the submission of capability statements from prospective offerors, which will be evaluated by the contracting officer.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide an opportunity for potential contractors to demonstrate their capabilities, with the understanding that the government will determine whether to proceed with the sole source action or issue a broader solicitation. Interested sources can voluntarily submit capability statements, which must include past performance, references, and capabilities to perform the specified services. Contractors are advised that any submitted information will be considered strictly for determining procurement approach and will not guarantee contract award or reimbursement. The notice emphasizes that responses are entirely at the discretion of the government, and any proprietary information must be appropriately marked by the submitting party. Interested contractors should email their capability statements or quotes directly to Branden Roberts and Samantha Bautch at the provided U.S. Army Corps of Engineers email addresses, with a clear understanding that telephonic inquiries will not be accepted.
Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District Nashville
1/10/25, 12:43 PM