Maintenance & Support Services for Bauer Aircraft Component Test Equipment & Related Systems
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 309th AMXG Squadron at Hill AFB, Utah, requires comprehensive software and engineering support services for Bauer Aircraft Component Test Equipment and related systems. The government intends to issue a sole-source contract to Bauer, Incorporated, due to their proprietary intellectual property and technical capabilities. Other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers maintenance, engineering, and software support services for:
- Bauer aircraft component test equipment
- Test Program Sets (TPS)
- Associated control systems manufactured or developed by Bauer, Incorporated
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (with intent for Sole-Source Award)
- Anticipated Contract Duration: 12 months (following sole-source award)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open for capability statements to challenge sole-source)
- Capability Statement Due: May 26, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 01, 2026, 2:06 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT
Evaluation
Capability statements will be considered by the agency. Respondents must detail:
- Firm's size (large or small business)
- Firm's ownership (US-owned or foreign-owned)
- Specific authority and technical ability to provide the required maintenance, engineering, and software support for Bauer equipment.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes to confirm the sole-source justification. The government intends to award a contract to Bauer, Incorporated (CAGE: 70882) of Bristol, CT, in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(b).