Classroom Fixed Seating
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 Army, specifically the W7NU USPFO ACTIVITY OHANG 180, is seeking proposals for Classroom Fixed Seating at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, OH. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves the removal of existing seating and the professional installation of 33 new fixed seats. Responses are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This full-service project requires the removal and disposal of 33 existing chairs and the professional installation of new seating. The work sequence involves removing old chairs, allowing for carpet replacement by others, and then installing the new chairs. The Government will coordinate scheduling between seating removal, carpet replacement, and new seating installation. The classroom is approximately 35' x 24'. Installation can occur during normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday). The project is expected to be completed by July 1, 2026, with approximately one week between removal and installation phases.
Product Specifications
Bidders must provide fixed seating solutions with the following features:
- Mounting: Floor-mounted with powder-coated steel standards, using new concrete anchors on the concrete floor substrate.
- Construction: Durable plastic outer shell for the back and seat pan.
- Comfort: Upholstered inner back and seat cushions (seat colors must be submitted for selection prior to award).
- Writing Surface: Integrated folding tablet arm with a plastic laminate top.
- Quality: Standard commercial-grade finishes and construction. No specific NFPA requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due Date: April 13, 2026, 04:00 AM EDT
- Published Date: March 17, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT
- Project Completion: By July 1, 2026
Key Clarifications & Requirements
- The contractor is responsible for procuring the new seating; no specific manufacturer is preferred.
- A firm-fixed price is required, with a preference for items to be broken out separately in the quote.
- Subcontractors are permitted; bidders should review FAR 52.219-14(e)(2).
- Base access requires U.S. Citizenship, a valid REAL ID-compliant license, no firearms or illegal substances, and awareness of vehicle searches.
- Secure on-site storage is available for delivered chairs, with coordination required for removal timing.
- A site visit is not required but can be coordinated upon request.
Legal & Regulatory
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions by reference and in full text, covering aspects such as System for Award Management (SAM), payment instructions (WAWF), and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Bidders must review these clauses carefully.
Contact Information
- Primary: 2d Lt Adam Krouse (adam.krouse@us.af.mil, 419-868-4142)
- Secondary: MSgt Scott Hartzell (scott.hartzell@us.af.mil, 419-868-4314)