Combat Mission Folder Boxes
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- Solicitation number
- FA462026QA234
- Agency
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Air Mobility Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Fairchild AFB, Washington 99011, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force 92d Contracting Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base is seeking sources to provide 35 Combat Mission Folder (CMF) Boxes, which are metal storage containers designed for transporting and securing classified documents in aircrew operations. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 332439 (Boxes, Light Gauge Metal, Manufacturing) with a small business set-aside. Prospective contractors must meet detailed technical specifications including construction from 1/16" and 3/16" steel sheets with dimensions of 25½" length by 14" width by 17¼" height, welded mounting plates, hinged lockable lids, centered handles, and tamper-resistant design. The procurement objective is to enhance mission readiness for Fairchild's fleet by increasing the quantity of CMF cases on hand. Responses to this sources sought notice are due by April 17, 2026, and must not exceed five pages, though this notice is informational only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or commitment for contract award.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only qualified small businesses meeting the 600-employee size standard can compete for the eventual contract award. No current contractor information or award value estimates are specified in this pre-solicitation notice, as pricing information is not being requested at this preliminary stage. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and should provide their business name, address, CAGE code/UEI, size classification, relevant documentation supporting any small business category claims, and point of contact information with their response. All firms responding to this sources sought notice will be required to submit separate responses to the resultant formal solicitation, which will follow this planning phase. The response deadline of April 17, 2026, provides a four-day window for potential sources to express interest and capability.
Notice text
PURPOSE: The purpose of the sources sought is to identify available authorized businesses to provide Combat Mission Folder Boxes
This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. Pricing information is not being requested at this time. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government.
REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Air Force, 92d Contracting Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA. This sources sought is seeking to identify responsible potential sources to provide 35 Combat Mission Folder Boxes. The boxes must meet the specifications in accordance with the attached draft Salient Characteristics.
ANTICIPATED NAICS/SIZE STANDARD: This requirement falls under the NAICS Code of 332439, Boxes, Light Gauge Metal, Manufacturing with a size standard of 600 Employees.
SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. All interested parties will be required to respond to the resultant solicitation separately from their response to this sources sought notice. A responsible potential source shall have registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The response should be no more than five pages providing the following information:
- Specifications of Boxes
- Business name, address, CAGE code/UEI
- Size and socioeconomic classification based on NAICS size standard
- If claiming a specific small business category, provide supporting documentation
- Point of contact including email and phone number
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 26QA234 Salient Characteristics (Draft).pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Mission Folder Boxes | Award Notice | |
| Combat Mission Folder Boxes | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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