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SolicitationFA489027RFI0004

BuyerDEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice typeSources Sought

PostedNovember 3, 2026

Response deadlineNovember 15, 2026

Place of performanceDahlgren, Virginia, 22448, USA

ClassificationPSC AC11

Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

Stored from SAM.gov public data

This RFI is to seek information in accordance with attached document. Please provide the answers to the attached question by noon est 15 Nov 2026.

FEDERAL BUYER

Buyer and contracting office

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tierDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

Contracting officeFA4890 HQ ACC AMIC

Office addressHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

Public points of contact

SecondaryJeff Knieschedonald.j.kniesche.civ@mail.mil

PrimaryKadra Martzkadra.martz@us.af.mil

DOCUMENTS & LINKS

Opportunity documents

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NOTICE TIMELINE

GovBidFit change history

1 stored event

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First seen by GovBidFitNovember 4, 2026

GovBidFit first stored this opportunity from the SAM.gov public bulk feed. This does not replace the official posting date shown above.

GOVBIDFIT SCREENING LENS

What deserves attention before you spend bid time

Decision support

These screening signals are generated from the public notice fields stored for this specific opportunity. They are not eligibility findings or predictions; they are prompts for a faster, more disciplined review of the official solicitation.

Market-research stage

This notice appears to be market research rather than a conventional bid invitation. A capability response, technical feedback or evidence of market interest may matter more than a price proposal at this stage.

Planning window available

The stored response date leaves more than ten days, but amendments and pre-response milestones can shorten the usable preparation window.

Eligibility gate recorded

No Set aside used is recorded as the set-aside or restriction. Confirm the bidding entity actually satisfies the applicable program and size requirements before investing proposal time.

Classification signal

PSC AC11 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.

Limited description in the stored record

The stored description is brief or unavailable. Treat the official SAM.gov notice and attachments as essential reading before relying on this summary.

Public buyer contact available

The source data includes 2 public contracting contacts. Use the solicitation's stated communication rules and deadlines before contacting the buyer.

Questions to resolve next

Has SAM.gov posted an amendment or changed the response date, attachments or submission instructions since this GovBidFit snapshot was refreshed?Does the notice request a capability statement, technical response, questions, pricing input, or another specific market-research response?Are there question deadlines, site visits, registrations or internal approvals that occur before the final response date?Does the bidding entity hold the required current status for the recorded set-aside and the solicitation's assigned NAICS size standard?Can the business perform in Virginia at a sustainable cost after travel, mobilization, staffing, licensing and subcontractor requirements are considered?

What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE. The record was posted on November 3, 2026 and currently lists November 15, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.

The listed product or service classification is PSC AC11. The set-aside field is No Set aside used. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

Before deciding to bid

Read the complete official description and scope. Verify the exact response date, time and time zone on SAM.gov. Confirm NAICS/PSC and every set-aside eligibility requirement. Review attachments, amendments, Q&A and submission instructions. Check place of performance, staffing, insurance, bonding and execution requirements.

Source and trust

GovBidFit lets you browse federal contract opportunities for free and create free bid alerts. It displays public SAM.gov notice data stored in its database, with a compact snapshot as a fallback. GovBidFit is independent and is not a U.S. government website. Data can lag amendments or later source changes, so always verify the current notice, attachments and deadline on SAM.gov before bidding.

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