Bid guide
How to bid on Base-Wide Furniture Maintenance at Wright-Patterson AFB
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) is seeking qualified companies for base-wide furniture maintenance and related support. This includes furniture disassembly, reconfiguration, and installation for various systems furniture manufacturers like Herman Miller, Steelcase, Haworth, and Knoll.
Beyond furniture, the scope also covers Computer-Aided Design (CAD) layouts, warehouse and inventory management of government-owned furniture, and telecommunications and data cabling within furniture. Minor interior finishing services such as patching, painting, plumbing, and electrical adjustments are also part of the requirement. This is an opportunity for businesses with expertise in these areas to potentially secure a contract with the Air Force.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is a Sources Sought Notice, which means the Air Force is conducting market research, not issuing a solicitation for a contract yet. Responses are due by September 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM EDT.
At the deadline, the Air Force will review all submitted capability statements. This information will help them decide if a future solicitation will be a full and open competition or a set-aside for specific business types. Your response is not an offer and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for companies with experience in comprehensive furniture services, including maintenance, installation, and redesign for various manufacturers. Firms with capabilities in CAD design, warehouse and inventory management, and telecommunications/data cabling are particularly well-suited.
Experience with minor interior finishing services like patching, painting, plumbing, and electrical work is also important. The Air Force is looking for businesses that can adhere to strict policies for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meet base access requirements.
How to respond to this RFI
To respond, you need to submit a capability statement that is no more than seven pages long. This statement should detail your company's ability to perform the tasks outlined in the scope of work.
Email your response to [email protected] and [email protected]. The subject line of your email must read "Base Wide Furniture Maintenance Follow-On." All questions about this acquisition should be directed to [email protected].
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your capability statement directly addresses each requirement listed: company profile, furniture and design expertise, warehouse and inventory management approach, and a detailed explanation of how you will handle telecommunications and ancillary services. Clearly state whether these critical services will be performed in-house or through subcontracts.
Since this is a Sources Sought notice, focus on demonstrating your firm's unique qualifications and experience. Highlight past projects that align with the scope of work, especially those involving multi-manufacturer systems furniture, CAD layouts, and managing government-owned assets. Confirm your ability to meet CUI safeguarding and base access requirements.
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.