NASA LARC Shelving Installation (DLA)
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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 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center is soliciting proposals for a Brand Name or Equivalent requirement for Shelving Installation at the NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) in Hampton, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves furnishing and installing rack shelving systems in two industrial warehouses. Quotes are due by April 20, 2026, 7 a.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all material, labor, supervision, tools, and equipment to install rack shelving systems in two warehouses, each approximately 119' x 259'. The design must accommodate wide aisles (16 ft.) for electric forklifts and larger crates, with racks 12 ft. tall, maintaining maximum height clearance around beams and overhangs. Estimated materials include 95 upright supports, 474 beams (5500 lb. capacity), 711 wire decks/shelves, and 50 column protectors across both warehouses.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Hampton, VA (DLA Aviation Richmond, Richmond, VA 23237 is also mentioned for project location, requiring clarification if different from LARC Hampton, VA).
- Period of Performance: Delivery and installation to be completed within 60 days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- Quote Due Date: April 20, 2026, 7 a.m. CT
- Questions Due Date: April 17, 2026, 7 a.m. CT
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- This is a "Brand Name or Equal To" requirement.
- Workers must be US citizens and approved for access to the federal installation.
- The concrete floor is generally level; anchoring requires verification of concrete soundness and thickness (at least 6").
- An 8k capacity forklift and two NASA employees will be available for off-loading delivery trucks.
- Disposal of trash, including pallets and debris, is the responsibility of the installation group.
- No cage or boom lift will be provided for assembling elevated racking portions.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted via email to Shanna Patterson at shanna.l.patterson@nasa.gov.
- Vendors must reference tracking number 80NSSC26928936Q in the email subject line.
- Quotes shall remain valid for 30 days and must list two points of contact (name, phone, email).
- Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
- The NAICS Code is 811310 (Other Administrative Support Services).
- The government does not pay by credit card.
- Various FAR and NFS clauses are incorporated by reference.