ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Sources Sought - 19 AMXS Load Test

DEPT OF DEFENSE FA446026Q0381
Response Deadline
May 21, 2026
1 days left
Days Remaining
1
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Air Force’s FA4460 19 CONS PKA office, is seeking sources for load testing services for the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base. The work covers annual load testing of aircraft component lifting slings and related equipment under a non-personal services contract, with the contractor handling pickup, testing, and return of government-furnished items. The contractor must perform the testing at its own facility, provide all transportation and resources, maintain an AS9100-compliant quality management system, support monthly service needs with a maximum 15-day turnaround, and have a continuity plan for mission-essential services during a crisis. This is a sources sought notice for market research to inform acquisition strategy and potential small business set-aside decisions, and interested firms are asked to submit a qualifications summary identifying small business status and any teaming arrangements.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
811310
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J039
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Performance Work Statement - Load Test.pdf
PDF232 KBMay 18, 2026
AI Summary
This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for annual load testing of aircraft component lifting slings and related equipment for the 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) Support Section at Little Rock Air Force Base. The 5-year contract, including a base year, one option year with four one-year extensions, and a 6-month extension, runs from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2032. The contractor will provide all necessary resources to perform load testing at their own facility, including transportation of equipment to and from the base. Key tasks involve equipment pickup, load testing in accordance with technical guidance, and equipment drop-off, with a maximum 15-day turnaround time and monthly service frequency. The contractor must maintain a quality management system compliant with AS9100 and a plan for continuing mission-essential services during a crisis. The government will provide specific equipment for testing and requires strict accountability and reporting for all government-furnished property.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 18, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 21, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 21, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4460 19 CONS PKA

Point of Contact

Name
A1C Lukas-Sebastian Ashley

Place of Performance

Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, UNITED STATES

Official Sources