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 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.
Scope of Work
The designated contractor shall procure and install Universal Weapons Racks sufficient to house 1,080 M4 rifles and 420 M18 pistols. This includes furnishing all necessary labor, equipment, tools, appliances, transportation, and materials. Sustainable principles, including life-cycle cost-effectiveness practices, must be integrated into the project's design, development, and installation.
Specific requirements and clarifications from amendments and Q&A include:
- Physical Security: Cabinets must comply with DOD 5100-76.M physical security standards, be welded and secured to the wall/floor, and have doors compatible with padlocks.
- Dimensions: Maximum allowable cabinet height is 70 inches (due to fire suppression clearance).
- Internal Configuration: A fully slotted back panel is not mandatory. M4 rifles with top-mounted optics do not require double spacing. Preferred storage orientation is buttstock down, but inverted is acceptable. Retainer cords for barrel saddles are preferable but not strictly required, and individually adjustable barrel saddles are not needed as weapons are uniform.
- Storage Specifications: No ammunition will be stored within the weapon racks. All magazines will be stored separately, with a required capacity for 1,469 M-18 magazines and 7,560 M-4 magazines. Cabinets will be installed on concrete floors and must be padlocked per DoDM 5100.76.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFP), likely Firm Fixed Price.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 2:30 PM Eastern.
- Delivery Date: July 17, 2026 (amended from April 15, 2026).
- Published: March 10, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Specific small business categories mentioned include Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 0001 (March 6, 2026): Updated physical constraints (cabinet height, padlock compatibility), internal configuration details, and magazine storage requirements. Crucially, the delivery date for Line Item 0001 was extended from April 15, 2026, to July 17, 2026.
- Amendment 0002 (March 6, 2026): Further modified cabinet height, specifying they cannot exceed 70 inches due to fire suppression.
- Q&A (March 10, 2026): Provided detailed clarifications on cabinet welding, locking doors, back panel, optics, weapon holders, barrel saddles, rifle storage orientation, shelving, and confirmed no ammo storage in racks.
Site Visit
A site visit was held on March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern. Attendees were required to follow a strict vetting process and submit an Entry Authority List (EAL) by 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)