Potential Explosive Site (PES) Inspections
ID: A057736Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5587 48 CONS (ADMIN ONLY NO REQ)APO, AE, 09461-5120, USA

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (541350)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS (H956)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3a36fe63ed234cb4a0e1d33d7085b7eb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to conduct Potential Explosive Site (PES) Inspections at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell in the United Kingdom. The objective of these inspections is to ensure compliance with Ministry of Defence Explosive Regulations and to verify that PES facilities are fit for their intended purpose, which includes supporting munition storage, hardened aircraft shelters, armories, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) ranges. These inspections are critical for maintaining mission-critical facility licenses and adhering to mandatory safety standards, including Defence Safety Authority (DSA) 03 and Explosives Storage and Transport Committee (ESTC) Standard 6. Interested firms must submit their capability statements electronically by 1400 GMT on January 16, 2026, to the designated points of contact, Sean D. Gillesby and Madison Maynard, with no reimbursement for responses provided.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sean D. Gillesby
    01638521823
    sean.gillesby@us.af.mil
    Madison Maynard
    441638524038
    madison.maynard@us.af.mil
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    PES Re-Acq PWS Draft 29Dec25.docx
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the requirement for Potential Explosive Site (PES) Inspections at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell to ensure compliance with Ministry of Defence (MoD) Explosive Regulations and fitness for purpose. The contractor will provide non-personal services, including personnel, equipment, and supervision, to conduct Technical Inspections every 2 and 6 years, Professional Appraisals every 6 years, Schedule 2 Inspections for munitions storage areas, and Ad-Hoc Inspections after extreme weather. All inspections must adhere to Defence Safety Authority (DSA) 03 – Ordnance Munitions Explosives (OME) Part 2 and Explosives Storage and Transport Committee (ESTC) Standard 6. The contractor is responsible for generating Technical Data Reports within specified timelines, identifying defects, recommending maintenance, and assessing structural integrity. Key personnel require specific engineering certifications. The contract includes provisions for base access, security clearances, operational security, and environmental, health, and safety compliance.
    RFI PES_29Dec25.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force, 48th Fighter Wing, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Potential Explosive Site (PES) Inspections at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell. This RFI, with a NAICS code of 541350, seeks to identify firms capable of ensuring compliance with Ministry of Defence Explosive Regulations and maintaining mission-critical facility licenses. The inspections cover munition storage, hardened aircraft shelters, armories, storage areas, and Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) ranges, adhering to Defence Safety Authority (DSA) 03 and Explosives Storage and Transport Committee (ESTC) Standard 6. The RFI emphasizes that this is not a solicitation and no reimbursement will be provided for responses. Interested offerors must be registered in SAM and are requested to submit capability statements by January 16, 2026, detailing their ability to provide these services, relevant accreditations, infrastructure, and cost drivers.
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