Potential Explosive Site (PES) Inspections

The 48th Civil Engineer Squadron at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell require Potential Explosive Sites (PES) Inspections to ensure compliance with Ministry of Defence (MoD) Explosive Regulations and that PES facilities are fit for purpose.

These inspections are necessary to maintain mission-critical facility licenses and adhere to mandatory publications/regulations, including Defence Safety Authority (DSA) 03 - Ordnance Munitions Explosives (OME) Part 2 and Explosives Storage and Transport Committee (ESTC) Standard 6. The aim is to provide a statement of fact about the condition of the building, identify and record any defects or emerging maintenance requirements, and assess the real condition of the structure to determine if it is safe to use and fit for its intended purpose as a licensed explosives facility. These services include support for munition storage, hardened aircraft shelters, armories, storage areas, and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) range.

Response Guidelines: All responses to this solicitation must be provided as an attachment in an e-mail message addressed to the Point of Contact (POC), below with the subject line “Response to Solicitation FA558726Q0009 ” no later than 1200pm GMT on 17 March 2026. Only electronic responses will be accepted. Responses submitted by any other means will not be considered. Questions are encouraged to be submitted at your earliest convenience but will not be accepted past Friday, 27 February 2026 at 12:00 PM BST.

Amendment 1 - The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation due date to 17 March 2026.

Amendment 2 - The purpose of this amendment is to publish Questions and Answers.

Amendment 3- The purpose of this amenment is to change the submission deadline time from 1200 to 1700. The submission due date of 17 March 2026 remains the same.

Points of Contact: Madison Maynard, Contracting Officer Phone +44 1638 524038 Email: madison.maynard@us.af.mil Maisa Torquato, Contract Specialist Phone +44 1638 522059 E-mail: maisa.torquato@us.af.mil