Tyndall AFB - range and operations support (raos)
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA481927CY001
- Agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 561210 Facilities Support Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Tyndall AFB, Florida 32403, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command is conducting market research to identify qualified 8(a) small business concerns for anticipated competitive 8(a) set-aside procurement of Range and Operations Support (RAOS) services at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, with responses due by October 22, 2026.
The Performance Work Statement covers technical services and labor for maintenance and operation of test ranges and facilities including the Materials Testing Systems laboratory, In-Door Ballistic Range, Fire Training and Test Facility, and Sky X test ranges. Required personnel include a Master Explosives Ordnance Disposal Technician/Range Safety Officer, two Senior EOD Technicians, a Video-Photography Technician, an Instrumentation Technician, two Test Facility Fire Research Technicians, an Electronics Technician, and an optional Instrumentation Engineer. All personnel require SECRET security clearance minimum. The contractor must support research and development, test and evaluation, military utility assessments, and technology transition activities at Tyndall AFB and other sites, with estimated annual workload ranging from 1,920 to 3,840 hours per position depending on role.
Responsibilities include equipment maintenance and calibration, hazardous materials management, explosives safety compliance, tool control, facility management support, and administrative functions. The contractor must maintain steady-state operations and provide emergency response capabilities during weather events and pandemics, manage government-provided equipment and facilities, and deliver monthly and semi-annual reports.
Interested 8(a) firms must submit capability statements by October 22, 2026, confirming current 8(a) eligibility, applicable NAICS code qualification under the small business size standard, and relevant experience performing similar requirements.
Notice text
Tyndall AFB is conducting market research to identify qualified and capable 8(a) small business concerns capable of performing the requirements described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes ONLY and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, invitation for bid, or an offer by the Government. The Government is seeking information from interested 8(a) firms to assist in determining the availability and capability of qualified sources for this requirement.
The anticipated acquisition is a competitive 8(a) set aside. The Government intends to use the information received in response to this notice to support acquisition planning and determine the availability of capable 8(a) concerns to compete for the anticipated requirement.
Interested 8(a) concerns are requested to provide a brief capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the requirements identified in the PWS. Responses should include, at a minimum:
- Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and email address.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- Confirmation of current 8(a) program eligibility.
- Applicable NAICS code and confirmation that the firm qualifies as a small business under the applicable size standard.
- A brief description of the firm’s relevant experience performing requirements of similar size, scope, and complexity.
Responses should be concise and directly address the firm’s capability and interest to perform the requirements described in the PWS. Respondents should not submit proprietary, competition sensitive, or otherwise protected information unless appropriately marked.
The Government may use information received from this notice to refine the requirement, conduct additional market research, and inform the acquisition strategy for the anticipated procurement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 RAOS PWS 1 Sep 2026 (003).pdf |
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