Repair Aircraft Handler and Battery Replacement

Solicitation Number: FA527026QB0028

Solicitation: Repair Aircraft Handler and Battery Replacement ** UPDATE 28 August 2026 - NOTICE OF INDEFINITE SOLICITATION POSTPOMENT *** The purpose of this update is to notify all prospective offerors taht the quote submission deadline for thsi requiremetn is hereby POSPONED INDEFINITELY. Due to outstanding technical evaluations, the Government's official responses to industry Requests for Information (RFIs) are still being finalized on our end. To ensure all bidders have a fair and equal opportunity to incorporate these technical clarifications into their proposals, the current deadline of 31 August 2026 is suspended. A formal solicitation amendment (SF30) establishing a new, definitive quote submission deadline will be issued on SAM.gove once the Q&A register is finalized. The Government will provide at least five (5) business days from the release of the Q&As to submit their final proposals. The solicitation schedule is tentatively adjusted as follows: RFI Submission Deadline (Closed): 26 August 2026 at 14:00

JST Quote Submission Deadline: POSTPONED (New date to be established via subsequent amendment)

Target Award Date: POSTPONED (TBD) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** NOTICE: PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT ANNOUNCEMENT -- Please be advised that the Government is hosting a pre-proposal site visit on Monday, 24 August 2026. All prospective offerors are highly encouraged to attend.

1. Date and Time: 24 Aug 2026 at 1300hrs JST 2.

Meeting Location: Gate 1, Kadena AB (In front of Visitor Center) 3. Point of Contract: Hana Machida (18CONS/PKB Contract Specialist) [email protected] REGISTRATION AND BASE ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: To reserve your site visit, please fill out "Reservation Sheet for Site Visit" as attached and send it to the POC, Ms. Hana Machida via e-mail NO LATER THAN 0900hrs 24 Aug 2026, JST Due to escort transport limitation, attendance is limited to a maximum of two (2) representative per company. Pleae have Photo ID Type (Japanese Driver's License, My Number Car, Passprt) for base entry.

NOTE: For Non-Japanese Citizens: If you are not Japanese citizen, please bring passport or Residence card (Zairyu card) for base entry. ** IMPORTANT NOTE TO OFFERORS: SITE VIST & SOLICITATION AMENDMENT PENDING** Please note that conformed solicitation amendment will be formally issued following the site visit to officially incorprate details, updated timelines, and any subsequent Q&As into the contract file.

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REVISED SOLICITATION SCHEDULE: Site Visit Date: 24 August 2026 1300hrs JST Extended RFI (Questions) :26 August 2026 1500hrs JST Extended Quote Due Date: 31 August 2026 1500hrs JST Extended Target Award Date : 4 September 2026 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 18th Contracting Squadron (18CONS), Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed price purchase order to perform comprehensive maintenance, repair and replacement of industrial batteries on four (4) government -owned Lektro AP8850SDA Aircraft Handlers. This requirement is funded using Department of Defense Operaration and Maintenance (O&M) funds. For further information, please refer to Attachment documents.