How to bid on Aircrew Flight Equipment Service for Columbus Air Force Base

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking Aircrew Flight Equipment Services for Columbus Air Force Base in Columbus, Mississippi. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items.

The Air Force expects to award one Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The contract will cover a base year and four one-year option periods, running from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. This is a 100% small business set-aside opportunity.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on July 29, 2026. All questions regarding this solicitation were due by 2:30 PM CDT on July 24, 2026. Quotes and technical narratives must be submitted by 2:30 PM CDT on August 7, 2026. No submissions will be accepted after this deadline.

The government's obligation to award is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No award will be made until funds are available. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 488190, with a small business size standard of $40.0 million. Firms specializing in air transportation support activities, particularly those related to flight equipment services, would find this suitable.

Vendors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and ensure the NAICS code 488190 is active on their SAM profile. Failure to comply with SAM registration will make an offeror ineligible for award.

How to respond

To access the solicitation documents, click “View original source” on the portal. If you land on the homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents.

A completed Quote and Technical Narrative must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and the Contract Officer. Include the Solicitation Notice ID FA302226Q0305 in the subject line of your email and ensure you receive a 'Received' notice.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), and any amendments. Amendment 0002 added 'Attachment 6 - Instructions and Evaluation Addendum' which provides detailed instructions for RFO 52.212-1 and RFO 52.212-2. Amendment 0003 provides answers to submitted questions.

Ensure your technical narrative directly addresses the requirements outlined in the PWS and the instructions in Attachment 6. Since this is a fixed-price contract, ensure your pricing is competitive and accurately reflects the scope of services required for the entire contract period, including all option years.

Monitor the solicitation notice periodically for any further amendments. It is the vendor’s responsibility to stay updated on all changes. Do not copy and paste the Performance Work Statement into your submission.