Project Information

Bid Title

Small Businesses - Sources Sought - Annual Fire Hose, Nozzle, and Appliance Inspection and Testing

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Indiana

Published Date

Sep 1, 2026

Closing Date

Sep 4, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FA465426RFI0005

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Notice ID

FA465426RFI0005

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Major Command

AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND

Office

FA4654 434 CONF LGC

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
• Original Published Date: Sep 01, 2026 11:07 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Sep 04, 2026 10:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 19, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: J042 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS
• NAICS Code:
  • 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
• Place of Performance:
  Grissom ARB , IN 46971
  USA

Description

DISCLAIMER:

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (Market Research) conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10 and FAR Part 19. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice.

1. Scope of Requirement

The 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base (IN), requires a fully certified, qualified contractor to provide all labor, tools, equipment, testing apparatus, and supervision necessary to perform annual on-site inspection, hydrostatic testing, and minor service maintenance for fire hoses, nozzles, and appliances in strict accordance with NFPA 1962 standards.

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  Service Model: Complete "Full Service" operational model where the contractor performs all loading, unloading, re-packing, and inventory handling.

  
  


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  Hose Testing: Annual service testing of attack, supply, and booster hoses ranging from 1.5-inch to 5-inch diameters.

  
  


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  Nozzle & Appliance Testing: Visual inspection, mechanical flow testing, and hydrostatic pressure testing of master stream devices, wyes, adapters, and nozzles.

  
  


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  Minor Maintenance: Immediate replacement of degraded gaskets and couplings during inspection.

  
  


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  Deliverables & Records: Detailed electronic inventory, pass/fail logs, barcoding/tagging updates, and formal compliance certificates within 14 calendar days of test completion.

  
  

2. Contractor Capability Submission Requirements

Interested vendors must submit a concise Capability Statement addressing the criteria detailed below:

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  Company Details: Legal Entity Name, Physical Address, Point of Contact (Name, Phone, Email), and Website.

  
  


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  Registration Identifiers: Active SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and CAGE Code. Contractors must have an active registration for All Awards (not limited to Federal Assistance).

  
  


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  Business Size Standard: Socioeconomic status under NAICS 811310 (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or Large Business).

  
  

3. Response Instructions

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  Verify that your SAM.gov registration is active for Contract Opportunities (All Awards) prior to submission.

  
  


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  Ensure the package is submitted no later than Friday, September 4, 2026, by 12:00 PM EST.

  
  


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  Email your response to the Contracting Officer, Cedric.roberts@us.af.mil

  
  

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS 448 MUSTANG AVE
• GRISSOM ARB , IN 46971-5000
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Cedric Roberts
• cedric.roberts@us.af.mil
• Phone Number 7656882818

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Sep 01, 2026 11:07 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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