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, specifically the 910th Airlift Wing (AW) LGC at Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, OH, is soliciting proposals for the procurement and installation of Universal Weapons Racks. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project requires furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and materials to house 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The designated contractor will procure and install Universal Weapons Racks, integrating federal guidelines and sustainable principles. Key requirements include:
- Racks sufficient to house 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols.
- Cabinets must comply with DOD 5100-76.M physical security standards and be compatible with padlocks.
- Maximum cabinet height is 70 inches, specifically due to fire suppression clearance (as per Amendment 0002).
- Internal configuration: A fully slotted back panel is not mandatory. M4 rifles will be stored with top-mounted optics, eliminating the need for double spacing. Preferred storage orientation is buttstock down, but inverted is acceptable. Retainer cords for barrel saddles and individually adjustable barrel saddles are not strict requirements.
- No ammunition will be stored within the weapon racks; all magazines will be stored separately.
- Required magazine storage capacity: 1,469 M-18 magazines and 7,560 M-4 magazines.
- Detailed architectural drawings and specifications for the Base Supply Weapon Storage Vault are available, outlining layout, dimensions, and storage unit capacities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (likely Firm Fixed-Price)
- Delivery Date (Line Item 0001): July 17, 2026 (updated by Amendment 0001).
- Proposal Due: March 31, 2026, 2:30 PM ET.
- Published: March 6, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Specific small business categories include Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
Additional Notes
A site visit was held on March 3, 2026, with an Entry Authority List (EAL) submission deadline of February 25, 2026. Offerors should review the latest amendments, specifically Amendment 0002, which updated cabinet height requirements to 70 inches, and Amendment 0001, which detailed specific weapon storage configurations and extended the delivery date for Line Item 0001 to July 17, 2026. Technical specifications and drawings are available for review.