Universal Weapons Racks
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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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 Air Force is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of Universal Weapons Racks at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires contractors to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to house 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 2:30 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The designated contractor will procure and install Universal Weapons Racks, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and sustainable principles. The racks must accommodate 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols. Key requirements and clarifications from amendments and Q&A include:
- Physical Security: Cabinets must comply with DOD 5100-76.M, be welded and secured to the wall/floor, and have padlock-compatible doors.
- Dimensions: Maximum cabinet height is 96 inches against a wall and 88 inches in other areas. Cabinets related to fire suppression cannot exceed 70 inches.
- Internal Configuration: A fully slotted back panel is not mandatory. M4 rifles with top-mounted optics do not require double spacing. Buttstock-down orientation is preferred, but inverted is acceptable. Retainer cords for barrel saddles are preferable but not strictly required, and individually adjustable barrel saddles are not needed.
- Storage: No ammunition or magazines will be stored within the weapon racks; magazines will be stored separately. Additional capacity for 1,469 M-18 magazines and 7,560 M-4 magazines is required for separate storage.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5), including WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, and EDWOSB.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 2:30 PM Eastern.
- Delivery Date (Line Item 0001): July 17, 2026 (as amended).
- Published: March 10, 2026.
Key Documents & Amendments
The solicitation has undergone several amendments and clarifications:
- Amendment 0001 (March 6, 2026): Extended the delivery date for Line Item 0001 to July 17, 2026, and provided detailed clarifications on cabinet physical constraints, internal configuration, and separate magazine storage requirements.
- Amendment 0002 (March 6, 2026): Modified cabinet height related to fire suppression, limiting it to 70 inches.
- Amendment 0003 (March 10, 2026): Further clarified maximum height requirements for weapons storage racks.
- Q&A Document (March 10, 2026): Provided comprehensive answers to vendor questions, detailing requirements for welding, locking doors, optics, barrel saddles, and storage orientation.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on March 3, 2026, with specific base access requirements and an Entry Authority List (EAL) submission deadline of February 25, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary: Patrick Nalley (patrick.nalley@us.af.mil, 330-609-1046)
- Secondary: Kimberly S. Hitchcock (kimberly.hitchcock.1@us.af.mil, 330-609-1386)