Contractor Operated Civil Engineering Supply Store (COCESS) - Eglin AFB, FL

SYNOPSIS OF CONTRACTOR OPERATED CIVIL ENGINEER SUPPLY STORE (COCESS)

The Air Force Test Center, Installation Operational Contracting Division, Eglin AFB intends to issue a solicitation for a Contractor Operated Civil Engineer Supply Store (COCESS) at Eglin AFB, FL. The anticipated solicitation number is FA282326R0004.

This is NOT a solicitation. Do not submit proposals or questions in response to this document. The solicitation will be issued electronically and will be available on SAM.gov, on or about 07 April 2026. No telephone calls or written requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. All prospective offerors are responsible for visiting the web page frequently to obtain the solicitation and any amendments or other information pertaining to this solicitation. Prospective offerors must be registered on the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. Representations and Certifications must also be updated via SAM. See SAM.gov and https://www.acquisition.gov for registration information.

The requirement establishes that the contractor shall acquire, issue, deliver, and store a variety of material, equipment, parts, tools, and supplies for construction, and facility maintenance and repair, and lawn and garden equipment repair for use by authorized government personnel. The contractor shall provide a simplified method for authorized personnel to purchase quality material, tools, and equipment used for work orders, construction, recurring maintenance and repair, lawn and garden equipment repair and self-help type work. The store shall be located on the installation and provide easy access for authorized individuals and contain a wide variety of commercial and industrial products (i.e., items found in commercial stores like Lowes, Home Depot or other local lumber and hardware stores). The store shall provide a customer service center with access to a user friendly, state-of-the-art ordering and purchasing system for non-stocked items. The web-based/on-line ordering system shall be a fully automated ordering and purchasing system of the contractor’s own choice and shall be capable of fully meeting and supporting all requirements of the statement of work including a “shopping cart” feature similar to commercial online shopping sites. The store shall stock high use/consumable items for immediate purchase. Store management and personnel shall provide quality customer service and training to customers on the use of hand tools and small power tools. This requirement shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). All work performed by the contractor shall be performed in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, instructions, and commercial practices.

The solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis with no set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 332510. The size standard for NAICS 332510 is 750 Employees. The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to the offeror who proposal represents the best value to the Government in accordance with RFO Parts 12 and 15. The anticipated ordering period is five (5) years.