How to bid on BMET Work Center Furniture and Installation for the DEPT of Defense

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, needs a complete package of Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) work center furniture. This includes workbenches, along with their delivery, assembly, and installation at the Port San Antonio Consolidated Storage and Deployment Center (CSDC) in Texas.

This is a turnkey requirement, meaning the selected vendor will be responsible for the entire process from supply to full installation. The solicitation specifies "brand name or equal" products, referencing Lista/Vidmar.

Key dates and deadlines

This opportunity was published on September 04, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted by September 10, 2026. The final deadline for submitting your quote is September 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET. All submissions are made via email.

Who this opportunity suits

This solicitation is 100% set aside for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 337127, which covers institutional furniture manufacturing. Firms specializing in providing and installing industrial or laboratory-style workbenches and related furniture would be a good fit.

The agency will use a Best Value Tradeoff source selection. This means that technical capability, delivery/installation schedule, and past performance are significantly more important than price when combined.

How to respond

To access the full details and documents for this opportunity, you will need to view the original source on the portal. Sometimes the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, so you may need to click the link again to go directly to the bid. You might need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

All questions must be emailed to the Contract Specialist ([email protected]) and Contracting Officer ([email protected]). Final quotes must also be emailed to both the Contract Specialist ([email protected]) and Contracting Officer ([email protected]) before the deadline.

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review all attached documents, including the Instructions to Offerors, Evaluation Factors, Statement of Work & Salient Characteristics, and the Facility Floor Plan & Technical Specifications. Pay close attention to the floor layout and dimensions in Attachment 4 to ensure accurate space and installation pricing.

Since non-price factors are more important than price, clearly demonstrate your technical capability, provide a realistic and efficient delivery and installation schedule, and highlight relevant past performance. Ensure your proposed products meet or exceed the salient characteristics of the referenced Lista/Vidmar products.