Bid guide
How to bid on 70 ARS Office Furniture at Travis AFB, CA (DEPT of the Air Force)
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 70th Air Refueling Squadron at Travis Air Force Base in California, plans to purchase five workstations and storage cabinets. This requirement also includes the installation of the new furniture and the disposal of the old items.
This is an advance notice, known as a Request for Information (RFI), not a request for quotes or proposals. The government is gathering information and is not accepting bids at this time. They anticipate issuing a fixed-price purchase order around August 28, 2026.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on July 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting information is August 05, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. At this deadline, the government will stop accepting information from interested parties.
While this is not a bidding opportunity yet, providing information by the deadline allows the agency to consider your capabilities before a formal solicitation is released. The anticipated award date for a firm-fixed-price purchase order is on or about August 28, 2026.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply office furniture, specifically workstations and storage cabinets. Vendors should also be capable of providing installation services and disposing of old furniture. The agency has identified Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) as the intended source due to their ability to match existing setups.
However, responsible sources are encouraged to submit information demonstrating their ability to provide the requested brand-name items. This means firms that can supply similar or equivalent products that integrate with the current setup should consider responding to this RFI.
How to respond to this RFI
To access the full details of this RFI, you will need to view the original source on the government portal. Click the designated link to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.
You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all attached documents, though for some bids, this is not required. Once you have reviewed the RFI and any attachments, you can prepare and submit documentation supporting your ability to acquire the requested brand-name items.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI and not a formal solicitation, a well-prepared response can position your firm for future opportunities. Focus on clearly demonstrating your capability to provide the specific brand-name items mentioned or equivalent products that meet the stated salient characteristics. If you can integrate and match existing setups, highlight this in your submission.
Ensure your documentation is concise and directly addresses the agency's requirements. Pay close attention to any floor plans or technical data provided in the attachments to understand the exact specifications. Submitting a professional and thorough response now can help the agency understand the market's capabilities beyond their initially identified source.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.