Schwarze Hopper Sources Sought

The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command, specifically Malmstrom Air Force Base's 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron, is conducting market research to identify responsible sources capable of supplying one new Schwarze hopper assembly (part number 203G43) with all associated components for direct installation on a 2007 Schwarze Model A7000 Street Sweeper mounted on a Sterling chassis. This is a sources sought notice intended for market research purposes only, not a binding solicitation, with responses due by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on March 18, 2026. Interested parties must submit a summary outline of their qualifications to barek.webster@us.af.mil, including identification of small business status, descriptions of similar services provided to government and commercial customers over the past three years, and details of any anticipated teaming arrangements. The government is actively encouraging participation from small business concerns, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned Small Business firms. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, and questions may be directed to AMN Barek Webster at (406) 731-4004.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business entities. The solicitation number is FA462626SchwarzeHopper, and no incumbent contractor or current award value information is identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The required deliverable is one unit of new hopper assembly equipment with associated components including a new hopper container, rear door, lift cylinders, vacuum attachment, electrical wiring, seals, gaskets, and complete paint finish, all of which must be fully functional upon delivery for vehicle AF Registration Number 07D00279. The seller must provide pricing as a firm-fixed price and offer a minimum one-year warranty covering paint, finish quality, and corrosion protection for the entire hopper assembly. While this notice represents only the market research phase, if the government proceeds with procurement, a separate pre-solicitation synopsis will be posted to SAM.gov, with the government retaining responsibility for installation of the hopper assembly following inspection and acceptance by the 341st Missile Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron.