USAFA BLEACHERS REPLACEMENT

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number FA700026Q0080 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the dismantling, removing, and disposing of a government-owned wooden bleacher set plus the purchase and installation of one new telescopic seating system in accordance with Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics. The delivery location and place of performance is at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado, 80840.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 337127 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

It is USAFA’s preference/intent to acquire only domestic end products per the Buy American Statute (41 USC Chapter 83), except as provided in RFO 25.103. Foreign offers will be evaluated per R-DFARS 225.502 when comparing domestic and foreign offers. This requirement is for commercial items; therefore, the manufacturing country of origin will determine if the quoted product is foreign or domestic. The Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate (R-DFARS 252.225-7000), Attachment 3 – Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate, must be completed and submitted with the quote.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE. For the quote to be considered by the Government, it must meet the description specified. Include any applicable descriptive literature, such as illustrations, specification sheets, or product brochures that clearly identify that the quote meets the Government’s requirements.

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

• See page 20 of the attached SF 1449 request for quote ("RFQ - FA700026Q0080") for submission instructions. Please ensure you read and follow the instructions completely.
• Submit the required Buy American Certificate in Attachment 3.
• Evaluation Factors are located on page 21 of the attached RFQ.

QUESTIONS:
Submit questions via email to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 3:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Tiime (MDT) on July 28, 2026. Answers will be provided via solicitation amendment to this SAM.gov posting.

QUOTES - DUE DATE/TIME:
Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. MDT on July 31, 2026 and must be emailed to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil.

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