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SEV STRATEGIC REPLENISHMENT CONTRACT

FA8532-20-R-0004

Department of the Air Force, FA8532 AFLCMC Roka. Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

Response deadline

June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT

Closed 149 days ago. Posted May 21, 2026, first published January 26, 2024. Scheduled to archive June 20, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 21 MAY 2026**

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                    Nomenclature

4120                 016564366     ENVIRONMENTAL CONTR

5180                 015933758     Tool Kit, Dynatube F

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 21 MAY 206." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 21 MAY 2026***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 4 Aug 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                    Nomenclature

1730                  016199998     MAINTENANCE PLATFOR

1730                  016213780     MAINTENANCE PLATFOR

1730                  016213783     MAINTENANCE PLATFOR     

1730                  016213786     MAINTENANCE PLATFOR

3655                  016213781     Generating and Char

4910                  015776623     Bead Breaker

5180                  013788873     TOOL KIT, AIRCRAFT M

5110                  012610703     Tube Cutter Kit

4920                  013258746     Test Set, Pneumatic

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 4 Aug 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 4 Aug 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 22 May 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                    Nomenclature

4310                  015773040     Compressor, Unit

4910                  014779574     Guard Safey, Tire

4920                  013729239     Test Set, Aircraft E

6685                  015697682     Tester, Pyrometer An

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 22 May 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 22 May 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 22 April 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                    Nomenclature

5180                  013748266     Swaging Tool Kit, Fl

1710                  015499539     Barrier Set, Aircraft

5220                  015520751     Caliper, Inductive, E

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 22 April 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 22 April 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 11 Mar 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                   Nomenclature

4920                  005107858          Fixture, Hydraulic S

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 11 Mar 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 11 Mar 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 4 Mar 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                   Nomenclature

4920                  006254268     Stand, Maintenance

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 4 Mar 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 4 Mar 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 4 Feb 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                   Nomenclature

4320                  015626244     Water Supply System, Automatic

4320                  015626563     PUMPING UNIT,HYDRAULIC,POWER DRI

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 4 Feb 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 4 Feb 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 27 Jan 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                   Nomenclature

5410                  017142110     J1 100 Person Bed Down

5410                  017142113     J2 Command and Control

4120                  017144104     J3 HVAC/ECU

4930                  017143557     J4 Fuel Storage

4610                  017111296     J5 Water Purification

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 27 Jan 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 27 Jan 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 21 Jan 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                    Nomenclature

4920                  006053964     Clamp Assy, Protract

6150                  011356058     Cable Assembly Set

4920                  011084068     Test Set, Electronic

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 21 Jan 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 21 Jan 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 13 Jan 2025***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC                    NIIN                    Nomenclature

4910                  013057271     Bead Breaker, Pneumatic

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP Revised 13 Jan 2025." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE – 13 Jan 2025***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 26 Jul 2024***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4120        017193318             Environmental Control Unit

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP_Revised 26 Jul 2024." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 26 Jul 2024***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 24 Jun 2024***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4920        011464908             Test Set, Pneumatic

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP_Revised 24 Jun 2024." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 24 Jun 2024***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 26 Jan 2024***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4520        015212076           Heater,Duct Type,PO

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP_Revised 26 Jan 2024." This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 26 Jan 2024***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSNs – 1 Dec 2023***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

6230        015512664            Floodlight Set, Electr Magnum

4520        017104507            Explosion Proof Heater

These NSNs are included in the revised attachment “SRC NSN for RFP_Revised 1 Dec 2023”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 1 Dec 2023***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 16 Nov 2023***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4920        005369026            Fixture, Aircraft Main

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 16 Nov 2023”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 16 Nov 2023***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSNs – 7 Nov 2023***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4930        016963318          4FWCT-1

4930        016959001          4FWCT-2

4930        016959002          4FWCT-3

4930        016959003          4FWCT-4

4930        016959828          4FWCT-5

4930        016959829          4FWFF -1

4930        016959830          4FWFF -2

4930        016963320          4FWFP-1

4930        016963319          4FWFP-2

4930        016963322          4FWFLH-1

4930        016963323          4FWLH-2

4930        016963317          4FWRB-1

4930        016963315          4FWFRB-2

4930        016963316          4FWRB-3

These NSNs are included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 7 Nov 2023”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 7 Nov 2023***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 4 Oct 2023***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4210        016106985           NRP, Extinguisher, Wheeled

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 4 Oct 2023”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 4 Oct 2023***

***4 May 2023 update to add another NSN to the 1 May 2023 amendment - see below***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 1 and 4 May 2023***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4940        015915126           Platform Lift

3655        015254611           Tank, Storage, Liquid

These NSNs are included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 4 May 2023”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 1 May 2023***

***END OF 4 May 2023 UPDATE***

15 Dec 2022 Update:

The NSN for the Kitchen Module added on 16 Nov 2022 is not 7360 046437074 and is rather 7360 016437074.  Attachment "SRC NSN for RFP_Revised 16 Nov 2022" and the 16 Nov 2022 amendment below have been edited and now reflect this change.

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSNs – 16 Nov 2022***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

7360        016437074           Kitchen Module

1740        011274954           Trailer, Ground Handling

These NSNs are included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 16 Nov 2022”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***The NSNs added via amendment to synopsis on 31 Oct 2022 will NOT be added to SRC and have been removed from the attached spreadsheet.***

***END OF UPDATE - 16 Nov 2022***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSNs – 31 Oct 2022***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

1730        016260679           Adapter, Ground Handling

4920        123588762           Test Set, Aircraft Electrical

These NSNs are included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 31 Oct 2022”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 31 Oct 2022***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 16 Jun 2022***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

1740        004038235           Trailer, Ground Handling

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 16 Jun 2022”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 16 Jun 2022***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 9 Jun 2022***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

4920        016148506           Cart, Corrosion Control

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 9 Jun 2022”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 9 Jun 2022***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSN – 14 Apr 2022***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

3950        015348852           Crane, Floor, Portable

This NSN is included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 14 Apr 2022”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 14 Apr 2022***

***Amendment to Synopsis to Add NSNs – 31 Jan 2022***

This is an amendment to the original synopsis posted for FA8532-20-R-0004 (later changed to FA8532-21-R-0004 to align with the Fiscal Year) for Strategic Replenishment for the Support Equipment & Vehicles Division that was awarded under multiple award IDIQ contracts FA8532-21-D-0004, FA8532-21-D-0005, FA8532-21-D-0006, FA8532-21-D-0008, FA8532-21-D-0009, FA8532-21-D-0010, FA8532-21-D-0011, and FA8532-21-D-0012. This amendment serves to include the following as common support equipment, procurable under the aforementioned multiple award IDIQ:

FSC         NIIN                       Nomenclature

1730        008542236           Jack, Aircraft Landing

3655        016213426           Generating and Char

3655        015614006           Purging Unit, Air, Li

These NSNs are included in the revised attachment “SRC NSNs for RFP_Revised 31 Jan 2022”. This amended synopsis will NOT result in a new solicitation, but rather is determined to be within the scope of the multiple award IDIQ to source, acquire, in certain instances qualify, and deliver items/services considered to be common support equipment. Again, this amendment will NOT result in a new solicitation.

***END OF UPDATE - 31 Jan 2022***

Solicitation Amd 001 is posted along with Revised RFP Attachment 1

This notice is linked to FA8532-21-R-0004.

NOTICE:   THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RFP WAS UPLOADED TO THIS NOTICE ON 15 JAN 2021.  THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IS FA8532-21-R-0004.  THE OFFICIAL SOLICITATION WAS POSTED ON 15 JAN 2021.  THE RFP NUMBER FOR THIS ACQUISITION HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO THE FY OF OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOLICITATION. 

This synopsis is a notice of intent that Support Equipment and Vehicles Division at Robins AFB, Georgia (AFLCMC/WNKAA) anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract for the Strategic Replenishment Contract (SRC) Acquisition for the sourcing, acquisition, and delivery a broad range of ground and aircraft common support equipment (CSE) end items. Three (3) separate groups of awardees are anticipated; allowing an offeror to propose to either Group A, or Group B, or Group C or any combination of Groups A, B, and C.   The duration of the contract will be 10 years total to include a Basic contract period of one (1) year and ten (10) additional 12 month ordering periods. The period of performance will be for a total of ten (10) years and include a basic contract period of 12 months and nine (9) ordering periods of 12 months each. 

This acquisition will be set aside for small business.

The successful offerors (contractors) shall source, acquire, and delivery a broad range of ground and aircraft common support equipment (CSE) end items.  The SRC requirement includes approximately 500 national stock numbers (NSNs) from a subset of approximately 60 federal stock classes (FSCs) in support of the Air Force (AF), Foreign Military Sales (FMS), Air National Guard (ANG), AF Reserve, as well as other services.  A descriptive range of the assets involved consists of but is not limited to aerial stores lift trucks, aircraft engine trailers, air conditioners and heaters, base and aircraft arresting systems, basic expeditionary airfield resources, cranes, dollies, lift-adapters, and various electronic and mechanical aircraft maintenance testers.  NSNs included (see Attachment 1) are replenishments for existing capabilities and do not constitute new start programs.  The contractor shall perform these functions from the currently approved/qualified sources of supply as provided by the Government. NSNs with one or multiple approved sources of supply as well as those not procured in the recent years are included in the SRCs.  The contract also requires the SRC contractors to provide incidental services that include, but are not limited to, the following: Managing vendors to ensure they meet performance and quality requirements, to include providing warranties; Managing vendors to ensure on time delivery; establish and utilize a means to facilitate the electronic exchange of contract, order, shipping, cataloging, and vendor information for all included items; Provide Technical Orders in certain instances, upon Government request.

A Statement of Work (SOW) will be provided as part of the RFP package along with various mandatory data deliverables such as Test Plans and Test Reports. Foreign Companies will not be permitted to participate in the competition.  Orders may require access to Technical Data that is Export Controlled Data. In order to access Export Controlled Data, Vendors must be registered in beta.SAM.gov, CCR, JCP and be approved for export control document access.

FAR Parts 12 and 15 procedures will be utilized. Offerors shall prepare their proposals in accordance with mandatory, explicit, and detailed instruction contained in the RFP. This acquisition will utilize Technically Acceptable source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 and 15.3 as supplemented by the DoD Source Selection Procedures referenced in DFARS 215.300 and the AFFARS Mandatory Procedures 5315.3 to make an integrated assessment for a best value award decision. The Government intends to award multiple contracts as a result of this solicitation.  The Government will not be liable for costs incurred by offeror(s). 

It is anticipated that a draft solicitation will be issued at the end of August 2020.  It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on or around 23 September 2020 and anticipated award in the May –June 2021 timeframe.  Solicitation Number: FA8532-20-R-0004.  Information in this announcement relative to line items is tentative and is subject to change in the final solicitation document that is published on beta.SAM.gov.

Interested offerors may notify the POCs listed below for any additional questions. NO TELEPHONE

QUESTIONS. Offerors are encouraged to register to receive notification for solicitation and all amendments/revisions and to check beta.SAM.gov site prior to submission of their proposal.

UPDATE:  DRAFT RFP ADDED 31 AUG 2020

Items with complete or partial Technical Data Packages will be identified at the individual order level.  Cost/Price evaluation will occur on each individual order.

3 Sep 2020 Update:  Q&As uploaded as an attachment.

18 Sep 2020 - Q&As uploaded via file title 18 Sep 2020 SRC Questions and Answers Posted to beta.SAM.pdf

25 Sep 2020 - Q&As uploaded via file titled Questions and Answers 25 Sep 2020 

5 Nov 2020  UPDATES - An new listing of contractor's questions and the Government's responses has been uploaded as an attachment titled "Questions and Answers 5 Nov 2020."  The current estimated RFP release date is 30 Nov 2020.  The RFP response date will be 30 days after the formal RFP is released.

The RFP Number for this acquisition has been UPDATED due to the FY.  The new RFP number is FA8532-21-R-0004.  

PPI cannot be uploaded at this time due to unsupported file format.  Please contact POCs on this announcement and PPI will be provided via DoD SAFE.  

3 Dec 2020 - RFP release date has been delayed.  The Government is anticipating an RFP release date this calendar year.

11 Jan 2021- It is anticipated that the RFP will be released NLT 19 January 2021.

15 Jan 2021 - The RFP (FA853221R0004) and all accompanying attachments have been uploaded.

PPI tool is available upon email request and will be supplied through DoD Safe.

20 Jan 2021 - RFP Attachment 3 has been added.

21 Jan 2021 - Q&A 21 Jan 2021 and an update to Attachment 1 seen in the Q&A have been uploaded.

26 Jan 2021 - Another Q&A has been uploaded as an attachment. Attachments 10, 11, 12, and 13 have been uploaded.NOTICE:   THE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT RFP WAS UPLOADED TO THIS NOTICE ON 15 JAN 2021.  THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IS FA8532-21-R-0004.  THE OFFICIAL SOLICITATION WAS POSTED ON 15 JAN 2021.  THE RFP NUMBER FOR

THIS ACQUISITION HAS BEEN UPDATED DUE TO THE FY OF OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT SOLICITATION. 

26 Jan 2021 - Solicitation Amd 001 is posted along with Revised RFP Attachment 1

27 Jan 2021 - Q&A 1/27/21 has been uploaded.

NOTICE: Attachment 10 has been removed. It was a previous version with an August date. The FINAL SRC SOW (05 Jan 2021) is Attachment 10 and is the accurate and current version.

Questions and Answers 1 Feb 2021 has been added to Attachments.

Question and Answer 2 Feb 2021 has been added to Attachments.

Question and Answer 8 Feb 2021 has been added to Attachments.

Questions and Answers 9 Feb 2021 has been added to Attachments.

As a reminder to offerors:

IAW Attachment 1, Section L.  “Email to transmit such information must be sent encrypted, and must include “Source Selection Information – See FAR 2.101 and 3.104” in the subject line of the email. In order to facilitate the sending and receiving of encrypted emails, offerors must use MS Outlook email configured to support encryption or a different email product that is S/MIME compatible and configured to support encryption. If you intend to submit your source selection information via encrypted email, you will need to contact the Buyer/Contracting Officer (CO) indicated on the face page of the solicitation prior to that first submittal in order to exchange certificates used for encryption. To ensure the process is working correctly, send a test encrypted message first (without including any source selection information). Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via direct mailing or DoD SAFE at https://safe.apps.mil/.”

Question and Answer 16 Feb 2021 has been added to Attachments.

Attachments

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Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. January 26, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due February 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 0b36916e062443f6b4367f331237ced6

  2. January 26, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due February 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice cc9a35c1eafc4dc9969a971d2bcb699d

  3. May 13, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due May 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 72abe0b32c4b41629a99effb96409bba

  4. May 13, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due May 28, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice daf976de24df4951b8ab66346c3953c8

  5. June 24, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due July 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 6e6f6d361ae64f0299d3cda462492af1

  6. June 24, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due July 9, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice b5c8d46380b94db1b8dabc5e44d8f948

  7. July 26, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due August 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice dff4f8f40fe141d7b64fa682bba70000

  8. July 26, 2024

    Presolicitation

    Due August 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ede185c5a9b5488da15d4ba471dc1626

  9. January 13, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due January 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 59ae3045fcc442e6b7a4b9646956486b

  10. January 13, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due January 28, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice cfd4681237c74675b3400cc56a8c96af

  11. January 21, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due February 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 828595b3524240d58da515312c034829

  12. January 27, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due February 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 8f89810f423e468da100fcead78d5160

  13. February 4, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due February 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 65eec318c6524bbe848463b108e95547

  14. March 4, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due March 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 1800fa94372943b29c6fc47a840791ca

  15. March 11, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due March 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 6335b11b85b54a5d9b06d8df2cd30cc6

  16. April 22, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 3dfdb0e493de4203ae32a6a3ce01f56e

  17. April 22, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due May 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 7f4cb4ccc1674a229427b118412fa2ee

  18. May 22, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due June 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2b91a094604e4576a9dbbc794204b7ab

  19. August 4, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 3cf67a04dd064a52893bc955607b7c75

  20. August 4, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice c8fc489e69344f009fd493f3b06a8c93

  21. August 5, 2025

    Presolicitation

    Due August 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice b7a1725c0c4945f2b532dca405b99e01

  22. May 21, 2026

    Presolicitation

    Due June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2b8c5b0779f54beaaa8098d48bdfaf94

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    • February 13, 2020: publish, sources sought
  23. May 21, 2026

    Presolicitation

    Due June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 82e0835e432242d48db39d06ac351fea

    79 revisions on SAM
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