Opportunity

SAM #F4F3AS6159A001

Design, Procurement, and Installation of Floating Dock at Bass Lake, WPAFB

Buyer

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

Posted

July 01, 2026

Respond By

July 09, 2026

Identifier

F4F3AS6159A001

NAICS

237990, 326199

The Department of the Air Force, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (88 FSS/FSW), is seeking sources for the design, procurement, and installation of a floating dock at Bass Lake. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force - Wright Patterson Air Force Base - 88 FSS/FSW - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) T-shaped floating dock - Handicap accessible - Stable with adjustable flotation and anchoring systems - Supports 8-10 individuals and 6 kayaks/canoes - Includes 8 cleats and a canoe/kayak launch - Marine-grade, non-slip materials - Dimensions: 5 ft wide x 10 ft long dock, 5 ft wide x 20 ft long walkway - Flotation system adjustable for water level changes up to 4 ft - Post anchoring system with minimal lateral movement - 10-year warranty on dock and gangway materials - Services: - Design deliverables (plans and flotation system report) - Installation of the dock - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Dock must be handicap accessible and suitable for light commercial marine environments - Materials must be marine-grade and non-slip - 10-year warranty required - Completion within 60 days from contract award; design plans due within 30 days - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mentioned - Only one dock is required

Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Procurement Market Research

Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio:

The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch, WPAFB, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources for market research purposes. The purpose of this notice is to design, procure, and install one (1) floating dock in Bass Lake at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, providing a safe, stable, and accessible structure for tying up and launching canoes, kayaks, and other self-propelled watercraft.

Market Research and Authority Statement

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) OR PROPOSAL. This announcement

does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. It is for a potential nonappropriated fund (NAF) purchase. NAF purchases do not involve federal tax dollars, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules do not apply.

These funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in military community programs.

A solicitation for this requirement does not currently exist. The decision to solicit for a contract will be solely within the Government/NAFI's discretion. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary and will be used for market research. The Government/NAFI will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice.

Submission Requirements

All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Points of Contact, Ms. Tracy Ferrise at tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and Ms. Ally Peterangelo at ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil demonstrating their capability to provide a Floating Dock at Bass Lake that meets all of the minimum requirements outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

Firms that respond shall review the technical requirements and submit responses that:

Specify that offered products/services meet the specifications provided; and

Provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.

Capabilities Package Guidelines

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required supply/service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.

Page Limit: The response must not exceed five (5) pages.Submission Deadline: NO LATER THAN 9 July 2026 AT 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME.Submission Email Addresses: Send directly to tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil.

Subject Line: All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: Floating Dock Project at Bass Lake

Technical Constraints on Email Submissions:

The entire submission must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes, including attachments. Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx or .xls documents are attached to your email. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted by email filters at WPAFB.

Please direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Ms. Tracy Ferrise at tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and Ally Peterangelo at ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil. Include the necessary subject line indicated above.

Attachments:

Instructions DRAFT_SOW

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