Radome and Shelter Shipping BPA
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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 is issuing a Request For Quotation (RFQ) for a Radome and Shelter Shipping Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This Sole Source requirement seeks specialized logistics support for the 309th Electronics Maintenance Group (309 EMXG) missions in Alaska. The contractor will manage the receipt, storage, certification, and shipment of Government Furnished Property (GFP), including hazardous materials, from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) to various remote operational sites across Alaska. Offers are due by April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive logistics services, including:
- Receipt and Storage: Accepting GFP at JBER and providing secure, environmentally appropriate storage, specifically for Methyl Methacrylate White Paint and Thinner.
- HAZMAT Certification: Inspecting and certifying all Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) according to state and federal regulations, providing certification documents before shipment.
- GFP Accountability: Maintaining meticulous tracking of all GFP using hand receipts and an electronic log, detailing receipt, item description, quantity, shipment date, and destination.
- Packaging and Shipment: Preparing and transporting GFP to final destinations upon government request, adhering to strict timelines: 72 business hours for routine, 24 business hours for priority, and 12 hours for emergency shipments.
- Delivery Tickets: Ensuring all shipments are accompanied by delivery tickets containing specific information such as supplier name, BPA number, date, purchase number, itemized list, quantity, unit price, extension, and delivery/shipment date.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: One (1) 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement.
- BPA Call Limit: $25,000.00 per call.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source Requirement.
- NAICS Code: 481112 (Air Freight) with a Small Business Size Standard of 1500 Employees.
- Place of Performance: Contractor facility at or near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, for receipt, storage, and certification. Secondary performance at various remote airfields and operational sites throughout Alaska.
- Delivery and Acceptance: All orders shall be delivered and accepted at Hill Air Force Base.
- Operational Period: Missions typically run from March through October annually.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Electronic mail to costadena.bournakis@us.af.mil and heidi.hodgson@us.af.mil.
- Questions Due: March 26, 2026, by 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.
- Evaluation: Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items. The solicitation references "Evaluation Factors for Award" on page 37 of the full document.
Additional Notes
The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The Price List document details storage rates and shipping prices to various locations in Alaska, which is crucial for proposal preparation. Clarifications indicate shipments will be coordinated via POCs and for remote locations, charters will be arranged by the government team, with the contractor responsible for Hazmat certification and shipment preparation.