QMS Management System

The Air Force Space Command has issued a Special Notice regarding a QMS Management System procurement. Posted on April 8, 2026, this notice announces the government's intent to award a non-competitive, sole source contract for Quality Management System (QMS) services. The contracting officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available to provide the required labor, tools, equipment, and materials to meet the government's QMS Management needs. The procurement is being conducted by the 45th Contracting Squadron at Patrick Space Force Base and is essential to support Space Force Delta 45 mission operations. The applicable NAICS code for this procurement is 541512. The government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice, and phone inquiries regarding the opportunity will not be accepted.

Interested contractors have until April 15, 2026, to submit a capability statement for consideration, in accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), which allows all responsible sources a seven-day period to present their qualifications. This is a sole source determination, meaning the government has already identified Cummins Consulting, LLC as the intended awardee based on market research findings supporting the non-competitive approach. While this is not a competitive solicitation, eligible contractors may still demonstrate their capability to perform the QMS Management services during the designated response window. Solicitation documents are not currently available, and the government has provided a Sole Source Justification document offering additional detail on the rationale for the non-competitive procurement. Contractors should note that this notice represents an opportunity to challenge the sole source determination or express their capability, rather than a traditional competitive bidding opportunity.