Purchase Removal and Installation of Shelving Units
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified vendors for the purchase, removal, and installation of a pallet rack shelving system at Charleston AFB, SC. This effort aims to install heavy-duty shelving in Building 216 and provide ongoing support. Responses are due March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the comprehensive installation of a robust pallet rack shelving system within Building 216, an existing warehouse. Key tasks include:
- Installation: Procuring and installing heavy-duty pallet rack shelving units with a 7,000-pound capacity. This includes 120"x42"x144" units, add-on units, installation kits for rack protectors and pallet racks, and heavy-duty wire decking (58" Wide, 42" Deep). All shelving must be securely anchored to the floor.
- Removal & Disposal: Removing and properly disposing of any outdated shelving currently in place.
- Support & Maintenance: Providing continuous support and maintenance for the newly installed shelving system to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Product Service Code: 7125 (Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, And Shelving)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
- Published: February 27, 2026
Place of Performance
Work will be performed at the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Building 216, Charleston AFB, SC. The Government will provide facility access for 8 hours per day for installation and training. Normal operating hours are Monday-Friday, 0700-1600, but work may be required outside these hours for mission-critical needs.
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
Contractors must adhere to safety regulations, manufacturer specifications, and Air Force Instructions (AFI 31-101, DoDM 5100.76, AFMAN 32-1084). Site sanitization to the original level is required upon completion, with set-up to be completed within one week of starting on-site work. Special requirements include providing a contract manager, ensuring personnel are English proficient, complying with base security and safety regulations (including background checks for base access and vehicle passes), and adhering to OSHA standards. Contractor-owned vehicles are subject to security searches, and weapons are prohibited on base.
Key Documents
- SOW LRS Shelves.pdf: Provides the detailed Statement of Work, outlining objectives, scope, performance standards, and special requirements.
- Layout FRONT.pdf, Layout CAGE.pdf, Layout BACK.pdf: These documents provide critical visual layouts and dimensions for the shelving configurations. They illustrate "Starter" and "ADD-ON" components, spatial arrangements (e.g., against a "Wall" or "Fence"), and specific dimensions (e.g., 382" total width, 597" height for the CAGE configuration, 120" base shelf width). Bidders should review these diagrams to understand the physical scope and requirements for the shelving system.
Contact Information
- Primary: SSgt James Bridges, james.bridges.6@us.af.mil, 803-895-5092
- Secondary: Joseph Nemedy, joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil, 803-895-5354