The USDA needs a small business to install two Jet A fuel storage tanks at Moore Air Base in Texas.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? - Two Jet A fuel storage tanks must be installed at Moore Air Base in Texas to support contracted aircraft for New World Screwworm (NWS) sterile fly dispersal and future aircraft to be procured for continued MexFly missions. - The tanks must be compatible with the Beechcraft King Air Model 90 and the future Cessna 208 aircraft planned to replace the current Cessna 306 fleet used in MexFly dispersal operations.
What's the contract structure and timeline? - The contract is a combined synopsis/solicitation. - The notice doesn't say what the contract type or length is.
How will they pick the winner? - The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
When and how do you bid? - Bids are due on June 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM. - Solicitation documents are posted below.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on June 1 at 9 a.m. — if you miss it, you can't bid.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.