This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR subpart 12. 6. The solicitation number is FY26 0012427048. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333924. The contract will be firm fixed price (FFP). Offers are due by May 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Electronic offers are preferred. All questions must be submitted via email no later than 24 hours prior to the bid close date. The government intends to award a contract to a qualified vendor whose quote conforms to all requirements and represents the best value to the government, based on price, technical acceptability, and delivery time. The delivery terms are FOB destination. Contractors must be registered with SAM. gov and WAWF. The solicitation is for a brand name or equal requirement for a helicopter tug, model 8. 0 heavy duty tiger tug for a UH-72A aircraft.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the helicopter tug.
The bid notice mentions that payments or partial payments will not be made without being authorized by an appointed contracting officer with the legal authority to bind the government. It also references DFARS **** for electronic submission of payment requests via WAWF.
The bid notice does not specify warranty terms.
The bid notice states that the government will award a contract to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price, technically acceptability and delivery time of all items all or none is the evaluation criteria. This is a best value decision.
The bid notice requires contractors to be registered with SAM. gov and WAWF. It also states that the government intends to award a contract to a qualified vendor deemed responsive in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice includes FAR clause ****, Site Visit, but does not provide specific details or indicate if it is mandatory or optional.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice mentions FAR ****, Protest after Award, but does not specify a deadline for challenging the solicitation or award prior to that.