Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft On-Call Support
Updated
Special Notice from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Edwards, California. Due Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-8), 14 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA930427Q5001A |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | Dept of the Air Force |
| Notice type | Special Notice |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190) |
| Product or service code | J015 |
| Place of performance | Edwards, California |
| Posted | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-8) (14 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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Description
1. DESCRIPTION: The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Specialized Test Contracting (PZZD) at Edwards Air Force Base, CA, intends to award a sole-source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft On-Call Support. Three (3) fully sealed Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft are currently in storage at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), California.
These aircraft are not expected to return to flight for use by the Air Force. However, on-call maintenance support is required to address limited conditions affecting safe storage, environmental compliance, and ground movement within the installation. The contractor shall furnish all management, labor, supervision, tools, equipment, repair parts, consumables, transportation, and travel required to perform on-call services, except for items expressly identified as Government-furnished.
Services under this PWS are limited to non-recurring, as-needed actions associated with, Fuel, hydraulic, and/or oil leak repair or mitigation, Tire repair or replacement, Ground towing and repositioning of aircraft; and Related minor maintenance actions necessary to place the aircraft in a safe storage or towable condition. This effort is intended solely to support stored aircraft in a non-flight status.
2. SOLE SOURCE AUTHORITY: The proposed acquisition will be conducted under the simplified acquisition procedures of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Subpart 13.1, as authorized by RFO 13.106-1(b)(1), Soliciting from a Single Source. The Government intends to award this requirement as a sole-source contract to: Proposed Contractor: Sierra Nevada Company LLC CAGE Code: 6ZVZ8 UEI: G1YKV4VHL8Q5 Socioeconomic Status: Large Business Address: 1150 N Eglin PKWY, Shalimar, Florida 32579-1227 3.
Technical justification & market research findings: Comprehensive market research conducted under RFO Part 10 has determined that Sierra Nevada Company LLC is the only commercial source capable of satisfying this requirement without the Government incurring unacceptable technical and schedule risks. Unique Technical Expertise: Sierra Nevada Company LLC is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense technology provider delivering mission?ready solutions across multiple domains, with a strong focus on integration, ISR, and multi?domain command and control.
The specialize in Aircraft Integration & Modification; Modular, mission?tailored aircraft system design and modification, e.g., M?28 Special Operations Multi?Role Aircraft (SOMA), RAPCON?X™ aerial ISR platform. The company's work supports aerospace, national security, and mission?critical integration needs, emphasizing agility, rapid innovation, and interoperability across domains.
RFI Results: A Sources Sought FA930427Q5001 was posted to SAM.gov seeking feedback on the draft PWS. Received 0 responses. Interagency Non-Viability: Market research has not found any additional suitable parties, requiring the Air Force to execute a BOA directly to the sole source.
4. This is not a request for competitive quotes: This publication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Quote (RFQ). No solicitation package is available.
However, in accordance with RFO Part 5, any interested party that believes it possesses the technical capability to meet this requirement may submit a written capability statement. Capability statements must provide clear, documented evidence of the vendor's prior experience with the requirement. All submissions received within five (5) calendar days of the publication of this notice will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Contracting Officer. Points of Contact Primary Contracting Officer: Thomas J. Shea Email: [email protected] Alternate Contracting Officer: Marc A. Venzon Email: [email protected]
Contracting contact
- Thomas J. Shea · [email protected]
- Marc A. Venzon · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 488190, a business counts as small if it has no more than $40.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is not set aside, but the size decides your small business status on it. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Notice history
- Oct 29, 2026: Special Notice Due Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-8)
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