RAF Lakenheath Medical Material Technician
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 48th Contracting Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath, United Kingdom, is conducting market research for a Medical Material Technician to support the 48th Medical Group at RAF Lakenheath and RAF Feltwell. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing non-personal services for logistics support, warehouse, and inventory management. Responses are due May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one full-time Medical Materiel Technician to provide critical operations support for medical supply items. Key duties include:
- Warehouse and Inventory Management: Receiving, stocking, selecting, shipping, and distribution of general and specialized bulk medical supplies and equipment.
- Logistics Support: Forward logistics, supply turn-in, and managing medical group vehicles.
- Automated Systems: Utilizing automated systems for inventory management.
- Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT): Specialized handling, documentation, and shipment of HAZMAT in compliance with all regulations.
- Quality Control: Maintaining comprehensive inventory control and warehouse optimization, aiming for standards such as 98% accuracy.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Duration: Anticipated base year (Sept 30, 2026 – Sept 29, 2027) with four option years.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 8:30 PM BST.
Information Requested
Interested parties are asked to provide feedback on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and detail their capabilities, including:
- Clarity of the PWS, identifying ambiguous language or cost-increasing suggestions.
- Experience providing personnel proficient in automated inventory systems and material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks).
- Experience and procedures for ensuring compliance in HAZMAT logistics.
- Quality control methods and systems for inventory accuracy and efficiency (e.g., 98% accuracy).
- Company information: name, address, phone, CAGE code, UEI.
- Business size and socioeconomic categories.
- Realistic timeframe to respond to a formal Request for Quote (RFQ).
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a formal solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this posting, and the Government will not pay for any response costs. Contractor personnel will require a SECRET facility clearance, HIPAA compliance, background investigations, and compliance with cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC).