Sources Sought
TYNDALL AFB - RANGE AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT (RAOS)
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force · Sol. FA481927CY001
Due in 13 days
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Tyndall Air Force Base is doing market research (a Sources Sought, not a solicitation) for Range and Operations Support services. It wants to find 8(a) small businesses that can do the work. The expected contract would be a competitive 8(a) set-aside.
Watch out for
- 8(a) firms only. If you are not in the SBA 8(a) program, you cannot compete for the planned contract.
The anticipated acquisition is a competitive 8(a) set aside.
- Not a solicitation. Responding does not get you a contract; it only helps the Air Force plan the buy.
This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes ONLY
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
- Capability statements from interested 8(a) firms
- Range and operations support services as described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is not in the notice text
- Proof of relevant experience on work of similar size, scope and complexity
- Contract type
- Sources Sought for market research only; the anticipated acquisition is a competitive 8(a) set-aside
- Place of performance
- Tyndall AFB, FL, USA
- Offers due
- 2026-10-22 14:30 (-05:00) per the SAM.gov response deadline field
- Page limits
- Keep it brief and concise; no specific page limit is stated
What to include when you submit
- 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 size standard
- A brief description of relevant experience on requirements of similar size, scope and complexity
- Do not submit proprietary or competition-sensitive information unless it is marked
You must have
- Must be a current 8(a) program participant
Confirmation of current 8(a) program eligibility.
- Must qualify as a small business under the size standard for the applicable NAICS code
Applicable NAICS code and confirmation that the firm qualifies as a small business under the applicable size standard.
- Must have a UEI and CAGE Code
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code.
Not in the notice text
- The actual work, quantities, hours and staffing, which are in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS)
- Estimated value, contract type and period of performance
- How and where to send the response (no email address or portal is given in the notice text)
- Evaluation approach for the future solicitation
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Key facts
- Response due
- Oct 22, 2026, 7:30 PM UTC
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Solicitation
- FA481927CY001
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Air Force
- Office
- FA4819 325 Cons PKP
- NAICS
- 561210
- Product/service code
- R499
- Business type
- Facilities, janitorial & grounds
- Place of performance
- Tyndall AFB, FL, 32403
- Contracting contact
- Cleville Yarbroughcleville.yarbrough@us.af.mil8502838613
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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.
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