SAM #FA81362600005

Replacement and Installation of Hussey Seating MAXAM Telescopic Bleachers at Tinker AFB Youth Center

This opportunity is for the replacement of aging bleachers at the 72 FSS/FSY Youth Center, Tinker Air Force Base. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Sustainment Center, FA8136 AFSC PZIOB at Tinker AFB - 72 FSS/FSY Youth Center - OEMs and Vendors: - Hussey Seating Company (OEM specified for MAXAM telescopic bleachers) - Products/Services Requested: - One Hussey Seating MAXAM wall-attached, manually operated telescopic bleacher system - Approximately 45 feet in length, 5 rows, extends about 9 feet 1 inch when deployed - ADA-compliant wheelchair and companion seating - Safety features: aisle handrails, end rails, guardrails, locking mechanisms - Must meet IBC and ICC 300 safety standards - Includes manufacturer's 5-year warranty - Demolition and removal of existing 25-year-old bleachers - No damage to surrounding walls, gym floor, or utility lines; any accidental damage must be repaired within 5 business days - Installation of new system by factory-certified installer - Must be fully compatible with existing gymnasium dimensions and layout; no major structural modifications required - Includes formal structural and operational safety tests prior to acceptance - On-site operational and safety training for at least five staff members - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Installation must be by a factory-certified installer - System must be compatible with current gymnasium without major modifications - On-site training for staff is required - All work must comply with IBC and ICC 300 safety standards - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 337127 (Institutional Furniture Manufacturing)

Description

The Government requires the purchase and installation of one Hussey Seating Maxim wall-attached telescopic bleacher system, approximately 45 feet in installed length and extending approximately 9 feet 1 inch when fully deployed. The system shall include integrated ADA-compliant wheelchair seating locations with companion seating, aisle handrails, end rails, all required safety features, delivery, installation, testing, and manufacturer's warranty. The replacement bleacher system must be fully compatible with the existing gymnasium dimensions, wall-mounted configuration, structural loading requirements, operating clearances, and existing facility layout without requiring major structural modifications

Demolition and removal of the existing bleachers (approximately 25 years old) Proper disposal of removed materials, Installation of the new system by a factory-certified installer.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS Code for this requirement is 337127, with a Small Business Size standard of 500 employees. The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this effort is 7195 as a Product/Commodity. This Sources Sought Synopsis is requesting responses to the following criteria ONLY from businesses that can provide the required services under the NAICS Code.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Interested businesses are requested to submit a capabilities statement of no more than six (6) pages in length in Times New Roman font of not less than 12 pitch.

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package that shall address, at a minimum, the following items:

What type of work has your company performed in the past in support of the same or similar requirement? This should include the contract number, organization supported, indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government point of contact, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the products described. Can or has your company managed a task of this nature? If so, please provide details. What specific technical skills does your company possess which ensure capability to perform the tasks outlined in the description? Please note that under a Small-Business Set-Aside, in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, the small business prime must perform at least 50% of the work themselves in terms of the cost of performance. Provide an explanation of your company's ability to perform at least 50% of the tasking described. Provide a statement including current small status and company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history, office locations, DUNS number, CAGE code, etc. Also indicate whether they qualify as a Small, Small Disadvantaged, Women-Owned, HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern. Any Contract vehicles that would be available to the Government for the procurement of the product and service, to include GSA Federal Supply Schedules (FSS), or any other Government Agency contract vehicle. (This information is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications and ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).

To assist the Government in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Sources Sought, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding your plans to use joint venturing (JV) or partnering to meet each of the requirements areas contained herein. This includes responses from qualified and capable Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Service Disabled-Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Women-owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and 8(a) companies. You should provide information on how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and those of any proposed JV/partner would be combined to meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.

Your responses to this Sources Sought shall be electronically submitted to the Contracting Officer Kristoforus Wenas and Contracting Specialist Lauren Rodgers in Portable Document Format (PDF) via e-mail with the subject line Tinker AFB Bleachers Sources Sought to kristoforus.wenas.1@us.af.mil and lauren.rodgers.5@us.af.mil.

The deadline for response to this request is 18 August, 2026, 2 pm (1400) Central Time.

Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received that is marked Proprietary will be handled accordingly. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

No phone calls will be accepted.

Questions may be submitted via email to kristoforus.wenas.1@us.af.mil@us.af.mil or lauren.rodgers.5@us.af.mil@us.af.mil. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to these Sources Sought

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