SYNOPSIS - LRS Shelving Replacement
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 the Army, specifically the 140th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Buckley SFB, Aurora, CO, is seeking information for the replacement of its Materiel Management Electric Shelving System. This system, which houses critical F-16 aircraft parts and individual protective equipment, has been identified as a critical safety hazard and is currently shut down. This is a presolicitation synopsis for a future action, and interested vendors are requested to submit capability statements and CAGE/UEID information by May 30, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary objective is to replace the existing shelving system, which is unsustainable for current operational tempo, impacts mission capability, and requires excessive manual labor. The new system must provide uninterrupted access to thousands of parts simultaneously, decrease MICAP pull times, increase efficiency, and offer a safer alternative for personnel.
Current System Deficiencies
- Identified as a critical safety hazard, leading to system shutdown.
- Not sustainable for current operational tempo and taskings.
- Requires significant manual effort (up to ten minutes per section) to open, posing a physical safety risk.
- Impacts mission capability and leads to double or triple the work for receiving, inventory, and issuing parts.
Proposed System Benefits
- Provides uninterrupted access to parts.
- Decreases MICAP pull times and increases overall efficiency.
- Allows more personnel to access parts concurrently.
- Reduces the need for additional personnel and augmentees.
- Offers a safer operating environment.
- Increases accessible warehouse cubic feet and limits potential failure points.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Synopsis
- Product/Service Code: 7125 - Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, And Shelving
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Aurora, CO
- Response for Interest Due: May 30, 2026, 4:00 PM MT
- Published Date: May 15, 2026
Evaluation
For the projected solicitation, award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering price, technical capability, and past performance (best value).
Action Items
This is not a solicitation. Do not submit quotes at this time. Interested parties should provide a formal response with a capability statement and vendor CAGE/UEID information to express interest. Contact the 140th Contracting Office at 140.WG.MSC@us.af.mil or 720-847-9498.