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FY27- 42SFS Portable Under Vehicle Inspection System (UVIS)

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Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Montgomery, Alabama. Due Nov 13, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-6), 8 days left.

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Solicitation numberFY27SFSUVIS
AgencyDepartment of the Air Force
OfficeFA3300 42 Cons Cc
Notice typeSources Sought
Set-asideNone
Trade (NAICS)Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
Place of performanceMontgomery, Alabama
PostedNov 4, 2026
Response deadlineNov 13, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-6) (8 days left)
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Description

The 42d Contracting Squadron, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, is seeking sources that can provide a portable under vehicle inspection system in support of the 42d Security Forces Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. All feedback and information received may be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. NOTES OF IMPORTANCE: 1.A solicitation does not exist for this requirement.

This is only a sources sought synopsis, soplease do not submit quotations. The Government does not intend to award a contract on thebasis of this sources sought. 2.If the Government decides to pursue a solicitation, portions of your responses to this sourcessought may be incorporated into the final solicitation.

Respondents are discouraged fromsubmitting any information deemed competition-sensitive or proprietary. 3.Respondents will not be reimbursed for any costs incurred in responding to this sources sought.Information submitted will not be returned to the respective respondents. 4.Oral submissions of information will not be considered in response to this sources sought.

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