Purchase Removal and Installation of Shelving Units
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 20 CONS LGCA (20th Logistics Readiness Squadron), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified contractors for the purchase, removal, and installation of a heavy-duty pallet rack shelving system at Building 216, Charleston AFB, SC. This market research aims to gather information on industry capabilities for this critical infrastructure upgrade. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the comprehensive installation of a robust pallet rack shelving system within an existing warehouse (Building 216). Key tasks include:
- Installation of heavy-duty pallet rack shelving units with a 7,000-pound capacity.
- Specific units include 120"x42"x144" units, add-on units, installation kits for rack protectors and pallet racks, and heavy-duty wire decking (58" Wide, 42" Deep).
- Securely anchoring all shelving to the floor.
- Removal and proper disposal of any outdated shelving currently in place.
- Providing continuous support and maintenance for the newly installed shelving system to ensure operational safety and efficiency.
- Visual layouts (e.g., "CAGE," "BACK," "FRONT") are provided to illustrate specific configurations and dimensions, including "Starter" and "ADD-ON" components against walls and fences.
Key Requirements & Performance
Contractors must adhere to strict performance standards, including:
- Compliance with all safety regulations and manufacturer specifications during installation.
- Adherence to Air Force Instruction 31-101, Integrated Defense, Chapter 8, DoDM 5100.76, and AFMAN 32-1084.
- Ensuring the site is sanitized to its original condition upon completion.
- The entire set-up and installation must be completed within 1 week of beginning work on-site.
Place & Period of Performance
The work will be performed at the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Building 216, Charleston AFB, SC. The Government will provide facility access for 8 hours per day for installation and training. Normal operating hours are Monday-Friday, 0700-1600, but work may be required outside these hours for mission-critical needs.
Special Requirements
- The contractor must provide a contract manager responsible for performance, with a designated alternate.
- All contractor personnel must be proficient in English (read, write, speak, understand).
- Compliance with all installation and facility safety and security regulations is mandatory, including reporting security or safety issues.
- Contractor personnel require base identification and vehicle passes, necessitating background checks with 10 business days prior notice.
- Contractor-owned vehicles are subject to 100% security searches.
- Prohibition of weapons, firearms, and ammunition on base.
- Compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety laws is the contractor's responsibility.
- Proper materials storage and site clean-up are required.
- Contractors must protect government property under their control.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 6, 2026
- Published: March 18, 2026 (Note: Published date is after response date, response date is the deadline for submissions)
Contact Information
- Primary: SSgt James Bridges (james.bridges.6@us.af.mil, 803-895-5092)
- Secondary: Joseph Nemedy (joseph.nemedy.1@us.af.mil, 803-895-5354)