The Air Force Test Center intends to solicit bids for a Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) to be located at Eglin AFB, Florida. The contractor will operate a store on the installation to acquire, issue, and stock a wide variety of materials, tools, and equipment for construction, maintenance, and repair work. The requirement includes managing an online ordering system and providing customer service and training. The Government plans to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with an anticipated ordering period of five years. The solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis.

The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research for potential sources capable of providing Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) services at Eglin AFB, Florida, including outlying areas. The scope requires a contractor to manage the full supply chain for construction and maintenance materials. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for bids or proposals. Interested vendors must submit a capabilities statement, not exceeding 10 pages, via email by a specified deadline. The NAICS code is 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.