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Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA5004 354 CONS PK
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Sources Sought response

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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
451381561dbe40ba963dba1c8d674355
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
561730
Product service code
S208
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-09-30
Response deadline
Oct 16, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
Place of performance
Eielson AFB, AK
Contracting contact
brandon.gilbert.9@us.af.mil

Market intelligence

Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a Notice is to coordinate a site visit on the Eielson Air Force Base. The Site visit will occur on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 12:30PM AKST, attendees will gather at building 2258 third floor conference room. The group will depart promtly at 1:00PM AKST to tour the various locations. Please note this date may change to accomodate weather conditions. The purpose of this site visit is to familiarize interested contractors with the space and allow for questions and clarifications while on-site. Please send an email to the PoCs listed on this notice with the information of those attending. This email should include the attached "EAL Grounds" Template (highlighted sections) filled out for those needing base access. Vendors are limited to 2 (Two) Attendees each. The Draft PWS is attached for open comment. If there are any questions prior to the site visit please submit them by Manday 12 October 1:00PM AKST. Disclaimer: This posting is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. The Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice.

Contact

Point of contact
Brandon Gilbert
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
brandon.gilbert.9@us.af.mil
Secondary
robert.kipler@us.af.mil
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