Climate Controlled Storage Facilities

SOL #: FA481926Q0025Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4819 325 CONS PKP
TYNDALL AFB, FL, 32403, United States

Place of Performance

Panama City Beach, FL

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

PSC

Lease/Rental Of Open Storage Facilities (X1GD)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 28, 2026
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Last Updated
May 15, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 29, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 proposals for Climate Controlled Storage Facilities in Panama City Beach, FL. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires secure, climate-controlled storage services for mission-essential U.S. Air Force property. Proposals are due May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Purpose & Scope

This solicitation seeks a contractor to provide secure, climate-controlled, and continuously accessible storage services for mission-essential United States Air Force property. The objective is to prevent loss and environmental degradation of sensitive, high-value equipment, supporting operational readiness and asset preservation. The scope includes furnishing all personnel, supervision, facilities, and management to securely store, safeguard, and provide access to Government-owned assets, such as outboard engines, inflatable watercraft, and operator tactical gear.

Key Requirements

The contractor must provide storage unit(s) meeting specific criteria:

  • Space: Minimum 500 sq ft of clean, dry, secure space.
  • Climate Control: Maintain 55°F-75°F and <=50% relative humidity, 24/7.
  • Structure: Fully enclosed, weather-resistant construction with sealed concrete or similar non-porous floors, free from pests, mold, mildew, standing water, and structural hazards.
  • Security & Access: Facility must have a perimeter fence, electronic access gate, and 24/7 video surveillance. 24/7/365 access is required, with the Government placing its own locks on individual units.
  • Reporting: Report security breaches, theft, loss, or damage to the COR within 2 hours (formal report within 24 hours). Notify COR of climate control, security, or access system failures within 1 hour.
  • Property Management: Government personnel will perform all property management and inventory functions. The contractor must allow and support periodic Government inspections.

Contract Details

  • Opportunity Type: Solicitation
  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS: 493110 (Size Standard: $34,000,000.00)
  • PSC: X1GD (Lease/Rental Of Open Storage Facilities)
  • Period of Performance: Base period plus four 12-month option periods.
  • Place of Performance: Storage facility located within five miles of Naval Support Activity Panama City, FL, accessible by standard commercial and government vehicles.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit proposals in two volumes:

  1. Volume 1 - Price: Proposed pricing, including unit and extended prices, with all transportation and delivery charges.
  2. Volume 2 - Past Performance: History detailing recent and relevant experience in providing storage facilities, including customer points of contact, contract numbers, and work descriptions.

The solicitation will be evaluated based on "best value" to the Government, considering Price and Past Performance. Price is an important factor, and the Government may award to an offeror other than the lowest priced. Proposed prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.

Deadlines & Contacts

  • Solicitation Issue Date: May 15, 2026
  • Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time (Panama City Beach, FL)
  • Primary Contact: SSgt Mason Smith-Washington (mason.smith-washington@us.af.mil, 850-283-8527)
  • Secondary Contact: TSgt Lawrence Scroggins (lawrence.scroggins@us.af.mil, 850-283-8630)

People

Points of Contact

SSgt Mason Smith-WashingtonPRIMARY
TSgt Lawrence ScrogginsSECONDARY

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