CSO Announcement_DE ARNG Pallet Rack Secure Storage_W912L526SC002_2026-07-31.docx

W912L5-26-S-C002 2026-07-31

Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Pallet Racks and Secure Storage Delaware Army National Guard

1.0 Introduction and Purpose

Delaware Army National Guard (DE ARNG) seeks an innovative commercial design‑build solution to furnish and install industrial‑grade organizational storage systems—including fixed selective pallet racks, secure wire mesh partition cages, and heavy‑duty static boltless steel shelving—in a newly constructed vacant storage building located at 1401 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804.

This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is issued to competitively obtain a fully engineered, code‑compliant, and operational turnkey system solution that optimizes vertical cube utilization, enhances equipment security, and meets best practice storage and safety criteria. The design and installation must promote safety, ergonomics, and operational efficiency for Army National Guard personnel.

2.0 Problem Statement

DE ARNG requires an industrial organizational storage solution that:

· Supports military‑grade equipment storage and accountability.

· Offers long‑term structural stability and compliance with UFC 4‑440‑01 warehouse requirements.

· Delivers secure enclosures meeting AR 735‑5 physical security requirements.

· Integrates shelving systems suitable for ergonomic manual loading.

· Complements and leverages its newly constructed building.

Available documents include a 65-percent design specification and an as-built drawing set (controlled access for vetted contractors).

3.0 Desired System Attributes and Capabilities

DE ARNG is interested in innovative commercial products/services/solutions roughly comparable to those in the 65-percent design specification or better.

4.0 Submission Process

Site Visit: Non-mandatory site visit is at 2:00 PM ET Tuesday 18 Aug 2026 at the facility. Provide name and company affiliation of visitors to Joseph.Scarpa6.CIV@army.mil no later than 2:00 PM ET Monday 17 Aug.

Phase 1. Solution Brief Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday 26 Aug 2026.

Interested parties must submit a clear and concise description of their solution. The submittal should include:

· Description of the proposed products and technical merits, including a discussion of how the solution addresses the [2.0] Problem Statement and [3.0] Desired System Attributes and Capabilities.

· Recommended firm fixed price contract line item structure for the Government to procure the solution.

· Delivery lead time and supply chain vulnerabilities.

· Preliminary draft layout showing rack positions, aisle widths, and cage partitions.

· Preliminary pricing, warranty, FOB Destination (included in basic price or separate pre-priced firm fixed).

· Preliminary details on commissioning, operation, maintenance, and training on your installed product.

Phase 2. Negotiation (By Invitation) Based on a review of submittals, the Government may invite one vendor, multiple vendors, or no vendors for negotiation. Negotiations may be conducted during the submission acceptance period.

Phase 3. Evaluation and Award USPFO Delaware will select one solution and issue a fixed-price FAR-based purchase order (SF 1449 or DD 1155). Awardee should expect a typical Government purchase order with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul contract clauses requiring bilateral or counterpart signatures. Operation & Maintenance funds are currently available to award a reasonably priced contract this fiscal year. Target award date is 15 Sep 2026.

Phase 4. Post-Award System sustainment, warranty administration, and evaluation of solution impact on warfighter support.

5.0 Evaluation Factors

Solution submittals will be evaluated based on the offeror’s ability to provide a compelling, effective, and constructable solution to the problem. Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance:

1. Technical Merit: Degree to which proposed design and product positively impacts ergonomic and secure organizational storage.

2. Company Expertise: Company's expertise and ability to design and deliver the proposed commercial product, including customary warranties, and professional engineer sealed drawings. Past performance applies.

3. Pricing: Acquisition cost and life-cycle cost; fair and reasonable.

6.0 Acronyms and Applicable Publications

See 65-percent design specification for applicable publications.

DoD Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) & Guide Specifications (UFGS) are available at https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufc https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufgs