Sources Sought - Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store ( COCESS )

2026-11-03

This is a Sources Sought Notice in accordance with FAR Part 10 , Market Research . This is for planning purposes only to assist in determining if this effort can be obtained competitively . If a solicitation is released , it will be synopsized and posted on the SAM . gov website . It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor that site for additional information pertaining to this requirement , to include a subsequent solicitation . This Sources Sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose . This is not a Request for Proposal and no contract will be awarded from this Sources Sought . This notice DOES NOT constitute a procurement commitment by the U . S . Air Force , implied or otherwise . Respondents SHALL NOT provide any cost or pricing data as a result of this Sources Sought . DESCRIPTION : The 28th Contracting Squadron at Ellsworth AFB is seeking potential sources interested in providing all necessary labor , supervision , equipment , supplies , and materials to support a " one - stop shop " Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store ( COCESS ) located at Ellsworth , AFB South Dakota . The contractor shall acquire , issue , deliver , and store a variety of material ( including hazardous material ), equipment , parts , tools , and supplies for construction and facility maintenance and repair for use by authorized government personnel . The current contract FA4690 - 22 - D - 0002 is a Firm - Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery , Indefinite Quantity Contract . OBJECTIVE : A simplified method for authorized personnel to purchase quality material , tools , and equipment used for work orders , construction , recurring maintenance , and repair , and self - help type work . The store shall be located on Ellsworth AFB and provide easy access for authorized individuals and contain a wide variety of commercial and industry products ( i . e . items found in commercial lumber hardware stores { e . g . Lowes , Home Depot , etc .} in accordance with the attached Statement of Work . It is anticipated that the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract with one ( 1 ) base year and nine ( 9 ) one year options . The estimated start date and end date for this contract is October 2026 through September 2036 . The North American Industry Classification System ( NAICS ) for this effort is 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing . INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS : Respondents to the Sources Sought are requested to submit their statement of capability package . Statement of capability packages shall not exceed eight ( 8 ) pages in length and include the following : a . Company Information : Your Company ' s name , address , point of contact with email address and telephone number , Federal Cage Code , Product Service Code , and business size . Your company must be registered in the System for Award Management ( SAM ). To register , go to http :// www . sam . gov . b . A Statement of Capabilities demonstrating the skills , experience , knowledge , and capabilities necessary to perform the work specified within the summary of requirements outlined above . Please limit your relevant past performance to the past three years and include Contract Number ( s ) or Customer / Company Name . c . Capability package responses shall be sent via email to Joseph Mace at joseph . mace . 3 @ us . af . mil . Oral communications ARE NOT acceptable in response to this notice . d . Submit questions to Joseph Mace at joseph . mace . 3 @ us . af . mil , by 27 January 2026 . Paper copies of this announcement will not be provided . Any information received will be used soley for the purpose of market research . GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY : Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is strictly voluntary and will be used solely for the purpose of market research . Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned . All Government and contractor personnel reviewing Sources Sought will have signed a non - disclosure agreeements and understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information as described in 41 USC 423 . Questions on this notice shall be submitted vial email to , Joseph Mace at joseph . mace . 3 @ us . af . mil

South Dakota

2026-04-08