DAFB_Wrestling_Mats

SOL #: DAFB_Wrestling_MatsSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4497 436 CONS LGC

DOVER AFB, DE, 19902-5016, United States

Place of Performance

Dover AFB, DE

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

PSC

Athletic And Sporting Equipment (7810)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6d769e84dc434e058937f8fc5fed9199/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 1, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Air Force, 436th Contracting Squadron is conducting a Sources Sought to identify Total Small Business contractors capable of providing wrestling mats for the 436th Security Forces Squadron at Dover AFB, DE. Responses are due by April 1, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for new wrestling mats with specific salient characteristics:

Total Size: 45’ x 54’ x 1 7/8”
Composed of 9 individual mats, each 45’ x 6’ x 1 7/8”
Color: Black
Type: Flexi-Connect mat
Logo: Custom printed RAVEN logo, centered, measuring 214.5in x 214.5in. Contractors must be able to custom print the RAVEN logo as detailed in Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics (Draft). Work must comply with all applicable commercial, US military, Federal, State, and local standards/regulations.