The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research for a potential future requirement to operate a Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) at Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota. The contractor would manage a full-service supply store providing a wide variety of materials, tools, and equipment for base construction, maintenance, and repair. The anticipated contract is a Firm Fixed Price type with a performance period from October 2026 through September 2036, consisting of one base year and nine one-year options. This is a Sources Sought notice for planning only and is not a solicitation for proposals. Interested parties must submit a capability statement via email by the specified date to be considered for market research purposes.

This is a Sources Sought notice to gauge market interest for operating a Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) at Ellsworth Air Force Base. The contractor would manage a full-service supply store on base, providing a wide range of materials and tools for construction and maintenance. The anticipated contract is a Firm-Fixed Price type with a five-year base period and five one-year options, spanning from October 2026 through September 2036. The government is specifically assessing small business capabilities and considering a waiver to the Non-Manufacturing Rule. Responses are for planning purposes only and will help determine if a competitive solicitation will be issued.