AE26 Equipment Support

The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a firm-fixed-price contract for Arctic Edge 2026 Equipment Support (Solicitation Number H9229526QE001). This special notice, posted on January 22, 2026, announces SOCOM's intent to award the contract to Fort Wainwright DoD Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (DFMWR) to provide comprehensive arctic training equipment and logistical support services. The contract falls under NAICS Code 532284 (Recreational Goods Rental) and is justified under FAR 13.501(a) for sole source procurement when only one source is reasonably available. Market research conducted by SOCOM determined that Fort Wainwright MWR possesses the unique combination of existing inventory, immediate maintenance capability, and established logistical expertise required to support the mission. The procurement is for support of arctic training exercises at Eielson Air Force Base and surrounding areas in Alaska.

The contract requires the delivery and support of 46 mission-capable snowmobiles, 38 heavy-duty pull-behind sleds, 11 trailers, 18 Arctic Oven tents, and associated equipment including personal protective equipment, fuel supplies, and heating systems for the period of February 15 through March 11, 2026. A critical operational requirement mandates on-site maintenance support with the ability to replace failed equipment within five hours of notification. Interested contractors may submit detailed capability statements via email to Contracting Officer TSgt Ashton G. Smith at ashton.g.smith.mil@socom.mil by January 26, 2026 at 0900 Mountain Standard Time, with capability statements required to demonstrate the ability to supply all equipment and services, meet the five-hour maintenance and replacement requirement, and execute multi-location deliveries to separate DoD units. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received. While SOCOM's current intent is to sole source this requirement, any capable contractor may respond to demonstrate alternative sourcing options.