Universal Weapons Racks
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, 910th Airlift Wing, is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of Universal Weapons Racks at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, requires the installation of racks sufficient to house 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 10:30 AM Eastern.
Scope of Work
The designated contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, equipment, tools, appliances, transportation, and materials required for the installation. The project must integrate federal guidelines and sustainable principles into its design, development, and installation. Detailed architectural drawings and specifications for the Base Supply Weapon Storage Vault, including layout, dimensions, and storage unit capacities, are provided in the attachments.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (FA665626R0002)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (includes WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB)
- Proposal Due: March 31, 2026, 10:30 AM Eastern
- Delivery Date: April 15, 2026
- Published: February 19, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors are required to complete Standard Form 1449. Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summaries but are expected within the full solicitation document.
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) by February 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern via SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Contact Kimberly Hitchcock (kimberly.hitchcock.1@us.af.mil) or Patrick Nalley (patrick.nalley@us.af.mil) for an upload code. A favorable Criminal Background History (CBH) check is required for all personnel needing access, with specific negative screening criteria leading to denial.
Contacts
- Primary: Patrick Nalley (patrick.nalley@us.af.mil, 3306091046)
- Secondary: Kimberly S. Hitchcock (kimberly.hitchcock.1@us.af.mil, 3306091386)