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 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. Proposals are due by 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 for the installation of Universal Weapons Racks. The project mandates the integration of federal guidelines and sustainable principles, including life-cycle cost-effectiveness practices, into the design, development, and installation. Detailed architectural drawings provide specifications for a Base Supply Weapon Storage Vault, including a floor plan (52'-0" x 22'-1"), layout of storage units (UWR 1-M18, UWR 2-M4), and total capacities for M18 pistols (420) and M4 rifles (1080).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5), including specific categories like Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
- Delivery Date: April 15, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 31, 2026, 10:30 AM Eastern
- Published Date: March 3, 2026
Site Visit Information
A site visit was scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern at 3976 King Graves Rd, Vienna OH. Attendees were required to submit an Entry Authority List (EAL) by February 25, 2026, via SAFE, following a strict vetting process for base access. This deadline has passed.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must complete and submit Standard Form 1449. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses. Specific evaluation criteria were not detailed in the provided summaries.
Contacts
- Primary: Patrick Nalley (patrick.nalley@us.af.mil, 330-609-1046)
- Secondary: Kimberly S. Hitchcock (kimberly.hitchcock.1@us.af.mil, 330-609-1386)