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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 Illinois Air National Guard needs a small business to supply protective gear for simunition ammunition training.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The 182d Airlift Wing of the Illinois Air National Guard needs protective gear for simunition ammunition training, including helmet head protectors, groin protectors, and throat protectors.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract, but the type of solicitation issued will depend on the responses to this synopsis.
- How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid? Interested parties should respond in writing to Natalie Gootee via email at natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil by 8 July 2026, 12:00 PM CDT.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
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 sources sought 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.
Primary point of contact
Name
MSgt Natalie Gootee
Email
natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil
Phone
(309) 633-5723