JBER 3D Diorama
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 is soliciting quotes for the design, fabrication, and delivery of a custom 3D topographical diorama of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires a gameboard-style model to enhance situational awareness and operational planning. Quotes are due by Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 02:00 PM AKST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) custom 3D diorama of JBER, Alaska, split into four seamlessly connecting quadrants, totaling eight feet by five feet. The model must accurately depict buildings, landscape features, roads, and airfields, meeting specific dimensional and proportional accuracy. Materials should be durable, sturdy, and lightweight (e.g., high-density model foam or PLA with traditional modeling materials). Detailing includes laser markings, painted textures, and vegetation, with features clearly identifiable and proportionate. The diorama must be finished in full color. The period of performance is within six months of contract acceptance, with work performed at the contractor's facility and delivery to the 673D Air Base Wing History Office at JBER, Alaska. Key/significant buildings from the "Required Facilities List" and boundaries from "JBER Diorama Boundaries" and "JBER Recreational Map" must be included. GIS/CAD files will be provided post-award.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Product Service Code: 6910 (Training Aids).
- NAICS: 339999 (All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing).
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility (for fabrication), JBER, Alaska (for delivery).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead via email to marco.rocha_vacaflores@us.af.mil. Submissions must include the total Firm-Fixed-Price for the diorama (CLIN 0001) and delivery (CLIN 0002), company information (Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI), confirmation of meeting all Salient Characteristics, and a minimum 30-day quote validity. Award will be based on the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offer, with technical acceptability determined solely by adherence to the updated Salient Characteristics. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Key Dates
- Questions Submission Cutoff: Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 01:30 PM AKST (Past).
- Quote Due Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 02:00 PM AKST.
- Published Date: May 13, 2026 (latest amendment).
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS provisions by reference, including those related to SAM registration and prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment. Amendment 0002 updated the Salient Characteristics and included additional attachments such as base pictures, provisions, and Q&A. Post-award, the Government will sponsor a site visit and provide GIS/CAD files, with restrictions on data distribution.