Misawa AB Panel Racks
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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 16 metal Panel Racks for the 13 FGS at Misawa Air Base, Japan. These racks are required to store various aircraft tools and parts. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for sixteen (16) metal parts racks designed to hold aircraft tools and parts. Each shelf must support a minimum of 330 lbs, with the total unit capable of holding 1000 lbs. The units must be shipped directly to Misawa AB, Japan.
Key Requirements
- Quantity: 16 shelving units.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 70" and will not exceed 85 inches.
- Vertical Clearance: Will not exceed 85 inches.
- Width: 40"-45".
- Length: 96"-98".
- Shelf Spacing: 36 inches apart.
- Capacity: Each shelf minimum 330 lbs; total unit 1000 lbs.
- Material: Steel frame with minimum 1-inch black foam padding.
- Foam: Must extend 1 inch past the top of the shelf (no lip), be deep and firm enough to prevent components from contacting metal, and durable for corner contact.
- Design: Flat shelves, accessible from all angles. Units will be black or red.
- Mobility: Units must have 4 wheels that lock.
- Assembly: Units must be shipped fully assembled, or the bidder is responsible for on-site assembly. The government will not perform assembly.
- Shipping: F.O.B. Destination to Misawa AB, Japan. Delivery costs must be included in the total quoted price.
- Payment: Net 30, payable upon acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 4, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published: February 26, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on an all-or-none basis to a fully qualified source representing the best value to the government. Evaluation will consider price and technical acceptability. The government will technically evaluate the lowest three priced quotes. Incomplete quotes will be considered nonresponsive. Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Amendments & Clarifications
This opportunity has undergone two amendments. Amendment 1 extended the response deadline to March 4, 2026, and clarified specifications including foam padding design (no lip), unit color (black or red), inclusion of 4 locking wheels, and requirement for units to be shipped fully assembled. Amendment 2 further updated the height and vertical clearance requirements, increasing the maximum to 85 inches, and added further RFI clarifications regarding assembly responsibilities and shelf dimensions. A sample drawing (Attachment 2) is available for visual reference.