Sources Sought - 140 LRS Shelving Unit

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Mechanical Assist Shelving Units - 140th Mission Support Group, Buckley Space Force Base, CO

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice issued by the 140th Mission Support Group, Force Support Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. This is for market research and planning purposes ONLY and does NOT constitute a solicitation or a request for quotes, proposals, or bids.

Requirement Description:

The 140th Mission Support Group is seeking information on potential sources capable of providing mechanical assist shelving units. Currently, the customer utilizes electronic moving shelves but desires to transition to a mechanical system due to safety concerns. Vendor input is crucial in determining the optimal path forward. We are evaluating two primary options:

1. Complete Replacement: Removal and replacement of the existing electronic shelving units with new mechanical units.


2. Modification: Conversion of the existing electronic shelves to a mechanical operating system.

Photographs of the current space and shelving units are attached. We strongly encourage vendors to provide feedback on the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of both options, as well as any alternative solutions. This information will inform our acquisition strategy and ensure we meet the customer's needs.

Salient Characteristics:

See attached document for detailed specifications of the desired mechanical assist shelving units.

NAICS Code and FSC/PSC:

The currently anticipated NAICS code is 337214 - Office Furniture (except wood) Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,100 employees. The FSC/PSC is 7125 - Cabinets, lockers, bins, shelving. Please advise if another FSC/PSC or NAICS code would be more appropriate for this requirement.

Contract Type:

A firm-fixed-price contract is anticipated.

Information Requested:

Interested companies possessing the qualifications, capability, and responsibility to potentially provide solutions are encouraged to respond with the following information:

1. Company information: Name, Unique Entity Identification (UEI), point(s) of contact with telephone number and email address.


2. Business size and socioeconomic classifications (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, 8(a), or Indian Owned Economic Enterprise).


3. Narrative of your company's capability to provide the required products and/or services, including experience with similar projects and your assessment of the feasibility of both replacement and modification options.


4. Specific recommendations regarding alternative solutions or brands that may better address the customer's needs and safety concerns.


5. Any feedback on the wording, structure, requirements, or tasking outlined in this notice.

Submission Instructions:

Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted to 140.wg.msc@us.af.mil by 2:00PM MDT, 14 July 2025.

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

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