NOI to Sole Source Spacesaver Interiors for Mobile Shelving Upgrade
Overview
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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 Defense (Marine Corps) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) sole-source contract to Spacesaver Interiors for an upgrade to the mobile shelving unit at the United States Marine Band's music library in Washington, DC. This upgrade is critical for the proper storage and preservation of music and historical items, replacing an obsolete system. Capability statements from interested sources are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves upgrading an existing mobile shelving system installed in 2004 at Marine Barracks Washington. The current system is obsolete, with the manufacturer no longer providing service parts. The upgrade entails dismantling the existing unit, retrofitting the carriages with new controls, electronics, wiring, and safety features, while retaining the original carriages and shelving. This ensures continued serviceability and maximizes space for the music library's collection.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract
- Intended Vendor: Spacesaver Interiors, Bethesda, MD
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (no traditional set-aside)
- Product Service Code: 7125 (Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, And Shelving)
- Capability Statement Due: March 31, 2026, 1:00 PM Z
- Published: March 27, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
The Government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis to Spacesaver Interiors due to proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements. The upgrade requires new proprietary components designed and manufactured by Spacesaver Systems Inc., which are not available on the open market. Integration of these parts is known only to the OEM or its authorized representatives. Spacesaver Interiors is the sole authorized distributor and technical representative for Spacesaver Systems Inc. in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area, with factory-trained and certified installers. Installation by any other vendor would void the manufacturer's warranty, and attempting integration by others would be cost-prohibitive and likely result in a malfunctioning system.
Action for Interested Parties
All interested and responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Submissions must demonstrate the vendor's ability to provide a compatible and serviceable upgrade to the existing mobile shelving unit.