820 RHS Well Materials

The United States Air Force, 99 CONS at Nellis AFB, Nevada, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential contractors capable of providing well materials for drilling operations under NAICS Code 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers). The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of drilling supplies including specialized chemicals, well completion components, drilling bits and tooling, submersible pumps and motors, lubricants, and miscellaneous construction equipment. Interested firms must submit capabilities packages demonstrating their ability to supply these materials, with particular emphasis on Baroid brand chemicals and specific manufacturers like Grundfos pumps and Franklin Electric motors. Respondents must indicate their business size, socio-economic status, foreign ownership details, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The submission deadline is September 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time, with responses required electronically to Ms. Kelela Lemon at kelela.lemon@us.af.mil. The government will use these capability statements to determine whether to conduct full and open competition or implement a small business set-aside.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting small businesses, 8(a) firms, HUBZone companies, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses. The procurement includes substantial quantities of materials such as 375 units of 50-pound viscosifier bags, 250 units of 50-pound sealing and plugging agent bags, various drilling chemicals in containers ranging from 5-gallon to 20-gallon packages, and multiple submersible pumps rated at 10 HP and 460V with various flow rates. Small business prime contractors awarded under a set-aside must perform at least 50 percent of the contract effort themselves. The materials span six major categories: chemicals, well completion/casing components, bits/tooling, pumps/motors, lubricants, and miscellaneous items, with most specifications allowing "brand name or equal" alternatives to provide vendor flexibility. No incumbent contractors or budget ranges are identified in the available documentation, as this represents an early market research phase to assess industry capabilities.