Award Watch: Sole-source equipment service, SDVOSB encampment support, and an active KC-46 repairables IDIQ amendment

Executive takeaway

Several postings here are effectively decision points rather than wide-open competitions. Two are explicit notices of intent to award sole source (Siemens imaging support at Camp Humphreys; PeakLogix storage system support), where your best move is a tight capability/authorization-based response if you truly have OEM rights or territory coverage. In contrast, MCAS Yuma’s encampment services RFQ (SDVOSB) is a near-term, actionable bid if you can execute tents/generators/portable toilets under an IDIQ structure and complete the required worksheets. KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support remains a competitive full & open effort—pay attention to Amendment 3’s SCRM plan reference update.

What the buyer is trying to do

Siemens CT/X-Ray maintenance at Camp Humphreys (BDAACH)

The buyer intends to keep government-owned Siemens CT and Siemens X-Ray systems fully functional through preventive maintenance and repairs in accordance with OEM specifications, including labor, parts, materials, and travel.

MCAS Yuma encampment support services

MCAS Yuma needs a single-award IDIQ vehicle to rapidly stand up and tear down encampment facilities and provide supporting services (examples listed include tents, generators, and portable toilets) to offset severe billeting constraints driven by ongoing exercises and operations.

KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support (Amendment 3)

The Air Force is running a competitive solicitation for KC-46 commercial common repairable support. The current amendment activity emphasizes proposal accuracy and compliance—specifically, the required Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan must align to the correct PWS section reference.

PeakLogix maintenance & system support (JPC repository)

The Defense Health Agency intends to maintain and repair an existing automated storage environment (Vertical Lift Modules, horizontal carousels, and an aisle saver system) including software support (PickPro ICS SQL Version 8.2, MSSQL data server, and related computer hardware) under a firm-fixed-price service contract.

DLA parts and restricted-source supply buys

DLA postings include a fuel injector parts kit RFQ tied to an approved source and a generator/engine accessory requirement described as restricted to a single manufacturer under FAR 6.302, aimed at establishing an indefinite quantity contract.

What work is implied (bullets)

• Medical imaging PM/repair: scheduled preventive maintenance and corrective repair for Siemens CT and X-Ray systems, including OEM-spec compliance and provision of parts/materials and travel.
• Encampment services: coordinate with the COR; initial setup and tear-down; furnish and support encampment assets (tents, generators, portable toilets, etc.) as reflected in the ELIN worksheet and solicitation tasking.
• KC-46 repairables support proposal compliance: prepare and submit a compliant offer under Section L / FAR 52.212-1 instructions and include an SCRM Plan aligned to PWS Section 17.0 (17.1–17.3) per Amendment 3.
• Automated storage PM/CM + software support: scheduled PM, on-call and unscheduled CM for multiple units (15 VLMs; 4 horizontal carousel cells) plus software/hardware support for the existing stack.
• Supply RFQs / restricted buys: quote or submit capability statements for NSN-based procurements; be ready for electronic submission and approved-source constraints.

Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)

• Bid (strong fit): SDVOSB firms that can deliver end-to-end encampment support at MCAS Yuma and can complete the ELIN and past-performance worksheets as required.
• Bid (strong fit): aerospace/repairables integrators prepared for a competitive, full & open KC-46 effort and able to produce a compliant SCRM Plan tied to the PWS reference.
• Bid (situational): firms with demonstrable OEM authorization/rights (or equivalent) for Siemens systems in South Korea, if you can credibly challenge the “exclusive distributor/service provider” premise with documentation.
• Pass (unless you’re the OEM/approved source): vendors without Siemens software/service authorization in the relevant territory for the BDAACH requirement.
• Pass (unless you can truly replace the sole-source position): firms not positioned as PeakLogix (or with defensible, documented capability to support that exact installed system including software) for the JPC requirement.
• Pass (or pivot to qualification strategy): suppliers not listed as an approved source for the DLA fuel injector parts kit, unless your business plan is to pursue source approval outside this RFQ timeline.

Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)

• MCAS Yuma RFQ:
  • Completed ELIN Worksheet (required per notice).
  • Completed Past-Performance Worksheet (required per notice).
  • Follow the evaluation and submission instructions in Addendums 52.212-1 and 52.212-2 (verify details in attachments).
  • Note: CLIN 0002 pricing not required (informational CLIN).
• KC-46 RFP (Amendment 3):
  • Submit required proposal volumes per Section L / FAR 52.212-1 (verify in solicitation).
  • SCRM Plan in accordance with PWS Section 17.0 (17.1–17.3) (explicit requirement in posting).
  • Use the most up-to-date Q&A file referenced in the notice (verify in attachments).
• Siemens BDAACH notice of intent:
  • If responding, provide an informational capability statement or quotation demonstrating ability/authorization to service and repair the specific Siemens systems and software rights (verify any requested format in the notice/attachments).
• PeakLogix notice of intent:
  • If responding, submit an informational capabilities statement by the stated deadline in the notice (verify any required format in attachments).
• DLA RFQs / restricted-source notices:
  • Electronic quote submission (as stated); confirm any required reps/certs and documents in the RFQ package (verify in solicitation).

Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)

Encampment services (SDVOSB)

• Use the ELIN worksheet to structure pricing the way the government will compare quotes; align each line item to the described assets/services.
• Research comparable federal encampment/logistics support buys by searching BidPulsar for “encampment support,” “tents generators portable toilets,” and MCAS location-based history to triangulate typical line-item groupings and ordering patterns.
• Because it’s an IDIQ, focus on rate realism and ensuring your pricing approach scales across surge periods; confirm what is priced vs. informational (CLIN 0002 is informational).

KC-46 repairables support

• Amendment activity signals the buyer is managing proposal compliance closely—treat SCRM as a scored/required gate, not a boilerplate appendix.
• Build an internal compliance matrix keyed to Section L and any updated attachments/Q&A files referenced in the notice.

Sole-source medical/automation support notices

• These are best approached as positioning efforts: if you have legitimate OEM authorization or exclusive rights, make that case crisply; if you don’t, avoid spending bid dollars on long-shot challenges.
• Where a sole-source notice provides estimated cost (PeakLogix), use it only as a boundary for internal bid/no-bid and resourcing—not as a promise of what will be negotiated.

Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)

• MCAS Yuma encampment: team a prime SDVOSB with specialty subs for generators/power distribution, sanitation/portable toilets, and tenting or temporary facilities logistics—ensure the prime controls COR coordination and integration.
• KC-46: consider teaming with firms that already have mature supply chain governance to strengthen the SCRM Plan and reduce proposal risk.
• Medical equipment maintenance (Korea): if you are not the named exclusive provider but have credible authorization, consider partnering with an in-country entity for response logistics and travel execution (ensure authorization/software rights are covered).

Risks & watch-outs (bullets)

• Sole-source reality check: both the Siemens BDAACH and PeakLogix postings explicitly describe exclusive rights/OEM status; capability statements that don’t directly address authorization and software rights are unlikely to change the outcome.
• Deadline compression: MCAS Yuma’s response window is short—plan for rapid worksheet completion and internal approvals.
• Attachment-driven compliance: MCAS Yuma explicitly calls out addendums 52.212-1 and 52.212-2; KC-46 references updated Q&A files and a corrected PWS reference—missing the latest attachment set is an avoidable disqualifier.
• Approved source constraints (DLA): the fuel injector parts kit identifies an approved source; if you’re not approved, verify whether the RFQ allows alternate offers or whether your best route is longer-term source approval.
• Date anomalies: the Siemens notice describes a period of performance with a year that appears inconsistent (“31 August 20231”); treat as a red flag to confirm in the official posting/attachments before relying on it.

Related opportunities

• MCAS YUMA ENCAMPMENT SERVICES
• KC-46 Commercial Common Repairable Support-Amendment 3
• Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services for Siemens CT System and Siemens X-Ray Systems (BDAACH)
• PeakLogix LLC - Vertical Lift Module, Carousel, and Aisle Saver Storage System Maintenance and System Support
• 29--PARTS KIT,FUEL INJE
• Generator, Engine Accessory
• RFQ # 03-0815Coalinga-Avenal Safety Rest Area Southbound
• DRYDOCK: USCGC SWORDFISH & OSPREY DD FY26

How to act on this

1. Pick your lane: decide whether you’re pursuing the competitive actions (MCAS Yuma; KC-46) or submitting informational capability statements for sole-source notices.
2. Download and lock the latest attachments: especially for MCAS Yuma (ELIN + past performance worksheets; addendums 52.212-1/52.212-2) and KC-46 (latest Q&A and the amended PWS reference for SCRM).
3. Build a compliance matrix: map every submission requirement to a draft artifact and an owner; confirm CLINs that are informational vs. priced.
4. If challenging a sole source: submit only if you can document OEM authorization/rights and the ability to service the exact systems described.

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