48 CMS - FOD Retrieval Kit

Background
The 48th Component Maintenance Squadron (CMS) is seeking a FOD (Foreign Object Debris) Retrieval Kit as part of their operational requirements. This solicitation is issued under the guidelines of RFO Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial products and services, emphasizing the need for specific commercial items to support their mission.

Work Details
The requirement is specifically for a FOD Retrieval Kit that meets the characteristics and objectives outlined in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics. The solicitation number for this request is FA558726Q0026. Due to the overseas location of the requirement, no set-aside will be used.

Period of Performance
The quotes must be received by 12:00 GMT/BST on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Place of Performance
Brandon GB-SFK UNITED KINGDOM

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must ensure management registration is submitted with all offers. There are no specific set-aside requirements due to the overseas location.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior award FA558725P0068, awarded to Waygate Technologies USA for procurement of an F-35 AME FOD Retrieval Kit (09/15/25–12/15/25) valued at $124,856. The current requirement is also for a FOD Retrieval Kit for 48 CMS, and the prior description suggests the same type of kit used to support aircraft maintenance operations, indicating the work may be a continuation or follow-on procurement of a similar item.