SLD 45 Simplified Acquisition for Base Engineering Requirements (SABER)
Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA2521 45 CONS PK
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
FA252126Q0009
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
236220
Product service code
Z2AA
Set-aside
8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
Posted
2026-08-14
Response deadline
Sep 4, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Patrick AFB, FL
Contracting contact
charles.cowart.4@spaceforce.mil
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part RFO 12. This announcement constitutes only the solicitation. Solicitation number FA252126Q0009 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD45) Simplified Acquisition for Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. The SABER program is a tool in which the 45th Civil Engineering Squadron utilizes to expedite design efforts and accomplish minor construction, maintenance and repair projects in support the mission of SLD 45 at Patrick Space Force Base (PSFB), Cape Canaveral SFS (CCSFS) and other Geographically Separated Units (GSU). IDIQ ceiling will be $9M over the 5 year ordering period of the contract. This acquisition is set-aside to eligible 8(a) small businesses. Quotes received from offerors not represented as an 8(a) small business will be rejected. RFO 52.232-19 Availability of Funds: Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. Solicitation Due Dates: Questions Due: 8/18/2026 @ 1200 EST RFQ Response Due: 9/4/2026 @ 1000 EST Contractor’s are required to submit responses via electronic e-mail to ALL points of contact (POCs) listed below. POC 1 – 1st Lt Charles Cowart (Contracting Officer) E-mail: charles.cowart.4@spaceforce.mil POC 2 – SSgt Frank Gillen (Contract Specialist) E-mail: Frank.gillen@spaceforce.mil POC 3 – Kurt Armbruster (Contracting Officer) E-mail: kurt.armbruster@spaceforce.mil
Contact
Point of contact
1st Lt. Charles Cowart
Role
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Email
charles.cowart.4@spaceforce.mil
Secondary
kurt.armbruster@spaceforce.mil
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