Universal Weapons Racks

SOL #: FA665626R0002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA6656 910 AW LGC YNGSTN WRN ARPT

VIENNA, OH, 44473-0910, United States

Place of Performance

Vienna, OH

NAICS

Small Arms (332994)

PSC

Miscellaneous Weapons (1095)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c31366834ae545a1b370227b6cc7a7d7/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 19, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 10, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 31, 2026, 2:30 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 the procurement and installation of Universal Weapons Racks at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires racks sufficient to house 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols, integrating sustainable principles. Proposals are due March 31, 2026.

Scope of Work

The designated contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, appliances, transportation, and materials to install Universal Weapons Racks. The project requires the integration of federal guidelines and sustainable principles into the design, development, and installation. Detailed architectural drawings specify a Base Supply Weapon Storage Vault with overall dimensions of 52'x22' and specific unit types (UWR 1-M18, UWR 2-M4, UWR 3-M5) to meet the required weapon capacities.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Solicitation (RFP), suggesting a Firm Fixed Price contract.
Set-Aside: This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), open to specific small business categories including Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
Product Service Code: 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons).
Place of Performance: Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH 44473.
Delivery Date: April 15, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: March 31, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern.
Submission Instructions: Offerors must complete Standard Form 1449. Further specific submission details are expected within the full solicitation document.
Evaluation Criteria: Not detailed in the provided summaries.

Site Visit & Base Access

A site visit is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern, at 3976 King Graves Rd, Vienna OH 44473. Attendees must submit an Entry Authority List (EAL) via SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/) by February 25, 2026, 8:00 AM Eastern. Strict adherence to vetting procedures, including a favorable Criminal Background History check, is required for base access. Contact Kimberly Hitchcock or Patrick Nalley for the SAFE upload code.