Tinker AFB Fire Station Dormitory Mattresses
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified small businesses capable of providing 35 Twin XL Purple RestorePlus Soft Mattresses (or equal) for the fire station dormitories at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This market research aims to determine if a Total Small Business Set-Aside is appropriate for a future procurement. Responses are due June 17, 2026, at 2 PM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for thirty-five (35) commercially available mattresses, specifically the Purple RestorePlus Soft Mattress, Twin XL (Part # 10-21-23995), or an approved equal. The mattresses must meet stringent specifications:
- Main Unit: Purple RestorePlus Soft Mattress (Part # 10-21-23995) or equivalent.
- Dimensions: Twin XL (approx. 38" x 80").
- Top Comfort Layer: Minimum 3-inch hyper-elastic polymer grid (or equivalent) for pressure relief and temperature-neutral airflow.
- Support Core: Hybrid design with individually wrapped pocketed coils for responsive support and enhanced airflow.
- Edge Support: Reinforced perimeter edge support to prevent sagging.
- Firmness: Soft / Plush rating for maximum pressure point reduction.
- Health & Safety: Foam components must be CertiPUR-US certified (or equivalent).
- Warranty: Minimum 10-year manufacturer's warranty.
Delivery is FOB Destination to Tinker AFB, with the contractor responsible for all shipping and freight costs. Coordination with the Tinker Fire Department is required 48 hours prior to delivery.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 337910 (Furniture Manufacturing), Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees.
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 7210 (Household Furnishings).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) is anticipated if two or more qualified small businesses respond.
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 2 PM CT.
- Published Date: June 9, 2026.
Submission Details
Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement, no more than six (6) pages, in Times New Roman font (not less than 12 pitch). The statement should address:
- Past performance on similar requirements (contract number, organization, prime/sub, value, POC, description).
- Ability to manage a task of this nature.
- Specific technical skills relevant to the description.
- Explanation of ability to perform at least 50% of the work, per FAR 52.219-14.
- Current small business status and company profile (employees, revenue, locations, DUNS, CAGE, specific small business designations).
- Available contract vehicles (GSA FSS, etc.) for market research purposes.
Responses should be submitted electronically in Portable Document Format (PDF) via email to devonn.lyons@us.af.mil and mario_cassiel.tedeschi@us.af.mil. The subject line must be "Tinker AFB Fire Station Purple Mattress Sources Sought."
Additional Notes
Proprietary information must be clearly marked. All submissions become Government property. No phone calls will be accepted; questions should be submitted via email to the contacts provided.