Sources SoughtPosted Oct 8, 2026·Responses due Oct 22, 2026

Commercial Vehicle Rental Services for 2027 Tinker AFB Airshow

Air Force and Space Force · FA8101 AFSC PZIOA

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
532111
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
FA8101270001
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
PSC
V222
Place
Tinker AFB, OK, USA
Contact
Mario Tedeschi (mario_cassiel.tedeschi@us.af.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation FA8101270001 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Oct 8, 2026 · this notice
    Sources Sought
  • Oct 19, 2026
    Sources Sought
    Open
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Dec 3, 2026 to Apr 5, 2027, middle of the range Jan 14, 2027.
Measured from 253 past early notices at Dept of the Air Force that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Oct 8, 2026).

Next steps for this stage

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  • Answer the notice: this is when the requirement can still be shaped.
  • Contact the contracting officer named on the notice.
  • Check who won similar work; they are the likely bidders.

What the notice says

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified businesses to provide commercial vehicle rental services for the Tinker Air Force Base (AFB) Airshow, scheduled for June 2027. The Government is seeking to identify sources that are capable of providing the required vehicles and services as detailed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) excerpts below. RFO Part 32 Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s… (show all)

): "Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under any future solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel any future solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels the solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs." 3. Background The 72nd Logistics Readiness Squadron (72 LRS) at Tinker AFB requires a short-term, commercial vehicle rental contract to support performer, dignitary, and mission-essential staff transportation during the upcoming airshow, scheduled for 5-6 June 2027. The objective is to secure a turnkey, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) vehicle fleet with zero financial or physical liability to the United States Government. 4. Summary of Requirements The contractor shall provide all commercial vehicles, comprehensive zero-deductible insurance, routine maintenance, on-site logistics, and administrative management. Key requirements include: Fleet Composition (Estimated 86 Vehicles): 59 Compact/Mid-Size Sedans (e.g., Ford Focus, Toyota Camry) 26 Multi-Passenger Vans (e.g., Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Transit) 1 Light-Duty Pickup Truck (e.g., Ford F-150, Ram 1500) Vehicle Standards: All vehicles must be late model (2023 or newer), clean, delivered with a full tank of fuel, and in prime operational condition. Zero-Liability Model: The contract will require comprehensive, zero-deductible Loss/Collision Damage Waivers (LDW/CDW) and prohibit any post-rental claims for damage, loss, or wear-and-tear. Delivery & Logistics: The entire fleet must be delivered to a designated staging area on Tinker AFB via commercial multi-car haulers on 3 June 2027 and retrieved on 8 June 2027. All transport personnel must comply with base access and security vetting. Driver Authorization: The contractor must agree to a broad driver authorization clause covering any licensed military member, DoD civilian, or authorized performer without requiring individual driver add-ons or surcharges. Administrative Compliance: Vendors must have an active SAM.gov registration (NAICS 532111) and be capable of submitting invoices electronically via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). 5. Information Requested from Interested Parties Interested parties are requested to submit a response that includes: Vendor Profile: Legal Company Name Point of Contact (Name, Title, Email, Phone) CAGE Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI) Business Size/Socioeconomic Status (e.g., Small, SDVOSB, WOSB, Large) Capability Statement: A brief statement (not to exceed 5 pages) describing your company's ability to meet the requirements outlined above. Please specifically address your ability to provide the specified fleet quantity and adhere to the zero-liability, insurance, and on-base delivery requirements. Completed Questionnaire: Please complete and return the attached "Tinker AFB Airshow Vehicle Rental Questionnaire." Feedback (Optional): Any questions or feedback regarding the requirements or the Draft PWS that would help clarify the Government's needs. 6. Response Submission Please submit your responses via email to the point of contact listed below by [Insert Response Date and Time]. Primary Point of Contact: Name: Mario Tedeschi Organization: AFSC/PZIOA, Tinker AFB Email: mario_cassiel.tedeschi@us.af.mil Primary Point of Contact: Name: Michael Shand Organization: AFSC/PZIOA, Tinker AFB Email: michael.shand@us.af.mil 7. Disclaimer The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. This notice is for informational and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided may be used by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy and statement of work.

Who won similar work

3 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (Air Force and Space Force), same product/service code (PSC) V222.

Single-winner award sizes (3): middle half $593K to $5.1M, median $1.2M; range $9K to $9.0M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
HANKYU TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL CO.,LTD.1$9.0MAug 10, 2026
ASAKURA JIDOSHA K.K. Atsugi JPN1$1.2MJul 20, 2026
FEDERON PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS Alexandria VA 22312 USA1$9KNov 22, 2024

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Latest awards

Competitive landscape

For the 3 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Air Force, Dept of since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Air Force, Dept of job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.

  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.

  • 0 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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