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This is a Sources Sought notice.
The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture 20 Raider 65 HP Multi-Fuel Outboard Motors.
Key Details
The Air Force is looking for a small business to manufacture 20 Raider 65 HP Multi-Fuel Outboard Motors. These motors will be used on inflatable craft to support amphibious, littoral, and riverine operations.
- What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to manufacture 20 Raider 65 HP Multi-Fuel Outboard Motors. The motors must be submersible, tactical propulsion systems that can be used on Wing P4.7 inflatable craft.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? Submit a capabilities statement electronically via email to SSgt Landon Docherty at landon.docherty@us.af.mil by Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM, EST.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
Primary point of contact
Name
SSgt Landon Docherty
Email
landon.docherty@us.af.mil
Phone
(229) 257-4739