The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Air Force needs a small business to replace CAT tracks for a specific aircraft.
Key Details
The 97th Contracting Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, needs a small business to purchase and install Left CAT-Track P/N 100518-1 and Right CAT-Track P/N 100517-1. The parts and installation must come from the only source capable of providing them, Time Manufacturing Company. The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists for the requirement. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date.
- 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 capability statement by email to daric.giles@us.af.mil and scott.swain.2@us.af.mil by July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM CST. The statement must include technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- Capability statements are due by July 28, 2026, 3:00 PM CST. Requests for documentation, additional information, or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response.
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.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.