Aircrew Flight Equipment Services - Sheppard AFB TX
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA302026Q0005
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Sole Source
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561910 Packaging and Labeling Services
- Place of performance
- Sheppard AFB, Texas 76311, United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) Services at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas through solicitation FA302026Q0005. The services encompass inspection, repair, repacking, and modification of parachutes and flotation equipment; repair of anti-G garments, torso harnesses, and helmet components; repair of flight suits and jackets; maintenance of sewing machines; preventative maintenance of T-38 parachute presses; and local manufacturing capability to support flying squadron missions. Key qualifications require contractor personnel to possess graduation from Air Force Aircrew Life Support (AFSC 1T1X1) or Survival Equipment (AFSC 2A7X4) technical training courses, FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger certification, or equivalent sister-service credentials, with a minimum staffing level of four trained personnel. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability (pass/fail), price, and past performance assessed through CPARS reports. The deadline for submission of questions is April 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST, with proposals due by April 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST.
This solicitation is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns under sole source authority, with GEN4 Services, LLC identified as the current incumbent through the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price award with a base year from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, followed by four optional one-year renewal periods through September 30, 2031, plus a potential six-month extension option. The estimated annual workload encompasses 4,487 direct labor hours distributed across parachute inspections (2,577 hours), harness repair (700 hours), G-suit repair (350 hours), and other maintenance activities. Performance will occur at Sheppard AFB, Texas in Building 2320, with work scheduled during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates and associated fringe benefits apply, as detailed in Wage Determination 2015-5263.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. No paper copies of the solicitation will be issued. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; excluding modifications. This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to provide Aircrew Flight Equipment Services at Sheppard AFB, Texas. See attached PWS for a detailed description and salient characteristics of the services sought in this solicitation. The 82d Contracting Squadron of Sheppard AFB, Texas anticipates awarding a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Project performance period is a base year plus four optional one-year periods; from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031.
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
The applicable NAICS code is 561910, and the small business size standard is $19.5M. This requirement is a total set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.
The solicitation number is # FA302026Q0005 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). See attached “RFO Combo RFQ” for the RFQ format. All documents including the solicitation, attachments, and all amendments to the solicitation are obtainable via this notice. Contractors are strongly cautioned to check this notice periodically for amendments.
The solicitation will close at 2:00PM CST on 30 April 2026. All solicitations must be submitted via email to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below.
All questions must be submitted by 2:00 PM CST on 15 April 2026. All questions MUST be submitted in writing to the Primary and Alternate contacts listed below as well.
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