USAFA Parachute Storage System & Installation

The solicitation FA700026Q0031 seeks a small business contractor to furnish, deliver, and install two secure cantilever parachute storage racks with 52 adjustable parachute arms and a 20-foot security shutter at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The system must meet strict dimensional and functional specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, including industrial-grade steel construction, rounded edges to prevent snagging, and a durable gray glossy finish, with all work completed within 90 days of contract award. The solicitation was initially issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation, later amended twice—first to extend the deadline for proposals and then to cancel the original combined action—with the final response deadline set for May 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MDT. All proposals must be submitted as a single PDF containing three parts: pricing for the three CLINs (racks, arms, and shutter), a technical approach with manufacturer documentation and a one-page installation narrative, and administrative certifications including UEI, CAGE code, and full compliance with FAR and DFARS representations. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 337215, with evaluation based on a trade-off process prioritizing technical capability and past performance over price, ensuring selection of the best value rather than lowest cost. Contract performance requires strict adherence to security and compliance protocols, including prohibitions on using covered defense telecommunications equipment, obligations regarding whistleblower rights and executive compensation reporting, and compliance with export control regulations. The contractor must manage all logistics under FOB Destination terms, deliver to the 94th Flying Training Squadron at USAFA, and use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for invoicing, submitting either an Invoice and Receiving Report Combo or a Cost Voucher depending on the deliverable type. Payment will be routed through DoDAAC F87700, and acceptance occurs at the installation site through Government evaluation against SOW specifications. No packaging, preservation, or marking standards beyond product finish are specified, and there is no cited MIL-STD compliance. The contracting officer is Kristin Heikkila, with Nathalieb Zepeda as the contract specialist, but no COR or COTR is identified. Offerors must ensure all representations in SAM.gov are current, particularly regarding small business status and potential connections to inverted domestic corporations or unpaid federal tax liabilities. No contract value is disclosed, as pricing is solicited from offer