Sources Sought - Aircraft De-icing Vehicle Lease

The United States Air Force at Ellsworth Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify sources for leasing aircraft de-icing vehicles. This Pre-Solicitation Notice, issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, seeks to gather capability information from potential vendors rather than issue a formal solicitation. Interested vendors must demonstrate the ability to supply and deliver the leased equipment to Ellsworth AFB within 10 days of award. Vendors should submit capability statements that include technical specifications of available equipment, delivery timeline, estimated costs for budgetary planning purposes, and either CAGE codes or SAM UEI codes. The government explicitly requests only basic, minimum details in responses and does not require lengthy brochures or extensive capability statements. The response deadline is February 20, 2026, with inquiries directed to 2d Lt Matthew Shofner at matthew.shofner.1@us.af.mil or by phone at 605-385-1750.

This Pre-Solicitation Notice contains no set-aside designation for small businesses or other protected categories; however, the government indicates that information gathered may be used to formulate future acquisition strategy and potential small business set-asides. No incumbent contractor or current vendor is identified in this notice. The anticipated lease period is approximately one to two months, with no specific quantity or budget range established at this stage. The estimated cost provided by vendors will be used solely for budgetary planning purposes and carries no legal obligation. This notice is market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation; therefore, the government will not reimburse any costs incurred by interested vendors in responding to this request.