TA26 - Palau Sources Sought Notice

Local Vendor Market Research Form

Projected Exercise Dates: 10 July 2026 – 10 August 2026 | Up to 250 Personnel Supported

1. Purpose

The 921st Contracting Battalion, Wheeler Army Airfield (WAAF), Hawaii, is conducting market research to understand what local businesses in Palau can provide for Tenacious Archer 2026 (TA26).

This notice helps the U.S. Government learn what supplies, equipment, labor, transportation, vessels, and support services are available in Palau.

This is a chance for interested local businesses to let the Government know what they can provide. It does not require a formal proposal or a long capability statement.

2. Important Notice

• This is not a solicitation.

• The Government is not requesting quotes or proposals at this time.

• No contract will be awarded from this notice.

• The Government will not pay for responses, pictures, or information submitted.

• Responses are for market research and planning only.

• The final acquisition approach will be determined after market research and final requirement approval.

3. SAM.gov Registration

If your business is interested in doing business with the U.S. Government, please register in SAM.gov now.

SAM.gov is the official U.S. Government website. Registration is free. Do not pay anyone unless your company chooses to hire someone for help. Website: https://sam.gov

TA26 Palau Sources Sought Notice - Market Research Only - Not a Solicitation

If your business is already registered in SAM.gov, please provide your legal business name and UEI number. If your business is not registered, please start registration now so you are ready if a solicitation is issued later.

SAM.gov registration does not guarantee a contract. It helps prevent delays if your business wants to submit a quote or offer later.

4. Place of Performance

Republic of Palau, including possible support in or near Koror, Airai, Goikul, airports, seaports, staging areas, waterways, and other exercise support locations identified later by the Government.

5. Projected Requirement Areas

Vendors should check the services, equipment, supplies, or support they can provide in Palau. If pictures are available, please attach them to the email. Pictures are helpful for tents, vessels, forklifts, trucks, wash racks, power washers, supplies, and proposed locations.

6. Basic Business Information

Please fill in what you can. If something does not apply, write N/A.

Business Name

Point of Contact (first, last)

Email / Phone

Business Address / Island

SAM.gov Registered?

UEI Number, if already registered

What services or supplies do you provide?

How many days do you need to be ready?

7. Vendor Capability Matrix

Please check Yes or No. In the details column, tell us what you have, where it is located, how many you have, and any limits. Pictures or documents are helpful but not required.

Service / Item Yes No What do you have?

Quantity, size, type, location, limits How fast can you provide it?

Pictures or documents attached?

Base Life Support (BLS)

Portable latrines with daily service & supplies

Handwash stations with water and wastewater removal

Light sets, solar or fuel-powered ☐ ☐

Dumpsters and daily trash removal ☐ ☐

Tents with A/C, power, lights, and cords

Tables and chairs ☐ ☐

Industrial fans ☐ ☐

Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Line Haul Transportation

10K forklift with operator ☐ ☐

20K forklift with operator ☐ ☐

What do you have?

Quantity, size, type, location, limits How fast can you provide it?

Pictures or documents attached?

30K forklift with operator ☐ ☐

Flatbed truck with operator ☐ ☐

Cargo truck with operator ☐ ☐

Move cargo between airport, seaport, staging areas, and exercise locations

1 ton truck / Heavy duty with trailer hitch (ball) – tow 8,000 lbs

Hazmat / POL Removal

Removal of petroleum, oil, lubricants, fuel containers, batteries, or regulated waste, wag bags (human waste)

Barge Rental / Vessel Support

Flat deck barge or similar vessel with operator and crew

Transport cargo and up to 10 personnel in Palau waterways

Vessel able to remain moored in Koror when not in use

Customs Clearing, Husbandry Support, and Wash Rack

Airport entry support ☐ ☐

Seaport entry support ☐ ☐

Customs clearance support ☐ ☐

Cargo receiving and release support

Local coordination for equipment or cargo movement

What do you have?

Quantity, size, type, location, limits How fast can you provide it?

Pictures or documents attached?

Wash rack or equipment cleaning area

Power washer support ☐ ☐

Pictures of wash rack, power washer

Transportation Bus and Van With Operators

44 passenger coach bus with operator

15 passenger van with operator ☐ ☐

Supplies

HESCO barriers or similar barriers ☐ ☐

Filled sandbags, delivery, placement, and cleanup

C-wire or fencing material, if legally available

Lumber, including 4x4 material ☐ ☐

8. Response Instructions

Please email this completed form or send the same information in an email.

Pictures or documents may be attached.

TO: Contract Specialist: SSG Shantelle Davis, shantelle.m.davis.mil@army.mil

CC: Contracting Officer: SFC Ida Kian, ida.kian.mil@army.mil

Response Deadline: 10 June 2026 at 23:59 PWT

Please submit responses by email so the Government has a written record. Proprietary information will be protected.