Go Karts
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA485525R0011
- Agency
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Air Force Special Operations Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Clovis, New Mexico 88101, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Special Operations Command has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify potential suppliers of gas-powered go-karts for Auto Skills operations. The procurement requirement involves 8 total go-karts with specific configurations: 4 Single-Seater units equipped with 6.5 HP Honda GX-200 engines, 2 Two-Seater units with 9.0 HP Honda GX-270 engines, and 2 Rookie karts designed for ages 6-12 with 6.5 HP Honda GX-200 engines. Each go-kart must meet detailed salient characteristics including heavy-duty steel frame construction with MIG welded joints, .120" wall steel tubing, durable molded polyurethane seats, heavy-duty steel wheels, twin 6" shoe-and-drum braking system, 4-point automotive seatbelt harness, and a 360 perimeter steel bumper system. The government emphasizes this is strictly a market research effort and not a formal solicitation, with small businesses encouraged to participate. The response deadline for interested suppliers is August 18, 2025.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualifying contractors under NAICS code 336999 for All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for this requirement. No contract award values or budget ranges have been disclosed in the market research documentation. The specific quantity requirement totals 8 go-karts distributed across three distinct categories based on seating capacity and engine specifications. The government has made clear that no contract will be awarded directly from this sources sought synopsis, and all submissions will not be returned to respondents.
Notice text
8 total go-karts – 4 Single-Seater, 2 Two-Seater, and 2 Rookie (youth) karts. Each must meet the salient characteristics in the attachment, including heavy-duty steel frame, appropriate Honda GX engine (or equal), safety bumper system, 4-point harness, braking system.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought.pdf |
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