Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8604 AFLCMC PZI
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Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Compliance matrix
Every stated and implied requirement, its source section, whether it is mandatory, and where your response will address it.
Proposal outline
A submission skeleton where every required element is a heading with its source requirement quoted beneath it. You write the substance; nothing gets forgotten.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
F4F0AB6182AG01
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
334118
Product service code
7K20
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-17
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Beavercreek, OH
Contracting contact
kathryn.sandy-smith@us.af.mil
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 334118 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 16.202, RFO (Revolutionary FAR Overhaul) 16.202, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. The solicitation document F4F0AB61821AG01, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) and incorporates FAR provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. Reference the Solicitation number in the subject line of the RFQ response. This requirement is for the following products: See attached salient characteristics for requirements specifications. OPTION(S) if applicable: All items must be TAA compliant in accordance with the FAR. Award will be made to the lowest price, technically acceptable, responsive, responsible offeror. The lowest priced quote will be reviewed for technical acceptability. If that quote is awardable then no other quotes will be evaluated. If the lowest priced quote isn't awardable then the next lowest quote shall be evaluated. Vendors submitting a response to any RFQ that includes a requirement for supplies and/or services that have incurred, or that may incur a lapse in maintenance support prior to the award date, shall Include as part of its response any applicable reinstatement fee(s). No third-party vendors or resellers, must be manufacturer/authorized distributor. To ensure compliance with DFARS 252.225.1101(4) and DFARS 252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry, vendors shall clearly indicate in their quote whether they anticipate the delivery of any end products, components, or materials that will be imported into the customs territory of the United States. The solicitation will be subject to the provisions at DFARS 252.204-7024. Failure to provide this information may impact the evaluation of your quote. Anticipated Award Date is 31 August 2026. Col (S) Paul W. Tinker, AFLCMC/AQ-AZ, has been appointed as Ombudsman. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. The Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, evaluation of proposals or source selection process and does not diminish the authority of the contracting officer. Any questions or concerns about this solicitation should first be directed to the buyer at the e-mail address or phone number listed, or you may contact the Ombudsman at 937-255-5512/DSN 785-5512 or email AFLCMC/AQ_AZ Workflow (Acquisition Excellence) at ASCA@us.af.mil. Quotes are due by 08:00 AM EST, 24 August 2026. Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to: Katie Sandy-Smith, kathryn.sandy-smith@us.af.mil .
Contact
Point of contact
Kathryn Sandy-Smith
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
kathryn.sandy-smith@us.af.mil
Secondary
carrie.adams.1@us.af.mil
Submit questions
Ambiguities and requirements worth clarifying, written as questions you can send before the deadline.
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