Hammerhead Rack System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 General Services Administration (GSA), specifically the FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE, has issued an Award Notice for a Hammerhead Rack System. This notice pertains to the procurement and installation of a new pallet rack system at a US Navy base in San Diego, CA. While the notice confirms an award has been made, specific details regarding the awardee and contract value are not provided in the available data.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract covers the provision and installation of a new pallet rack system. Key requirements included:
- Pallet Rack System: Five sections, 98' L x 28' W.
- Uprights: 192 inches, green roll form frame, 14 gauge minimum.
- Shelving: Four levels, with specific dimensions (108-inch opening, 48"H x 96"W x 48"D) and a minimum weight capacity of 5,000 pounds per shelf. Level 2 required smooth weld forged steel grating, while Levels 3 & 4 required wire mesh decking or better. Level 1 was the concrete floor.
- Capacity: The entire system was required to hold at least 128 pallets.
- Installation: Comprehensive services including teardown of existing racks, disposal, delivery, assembly, and securing of the new system. All associated costs (per diem, airfare, travel, freight) were to be included.
Contract Details
The original Request for Quotation (RFQ) indicated an all-or-none award and may have resulted in an award with GSA/SCM. Delivery terms were FOB Destination, CONUS. The procurement was NOT set aside, with NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and a size standard of 750 employees.
Original Solicitation Process
The RFQ required quotes to be submitted via email. Evaluation was based on administrative compliance, with the final factor being Low Price. Vendors were required to be registered in SAM.gov and capable of accepting Purchase Orders via GSA's OMS Vendor Portal or EDI. Bidders were also required to provide pricing for specific Hammerhead LLC part numbers or 'brand name or equal' and complete a MIL-STD-129R Compliance Form.
Additional Notes
The contract requires adherence to Military Standard 129R (Mil-Std-129R) for marking and shipping label requirements, including specific information for unit, intermediate, and exterior container markings, and barcoding. The warehouse floor at the installation site is 8-inch reinforced concrete.