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STATEMENT OF NEED

Title: Workbenches

Requiring Activity Name:

1.0 Scope

This document outlines the requirement for the purchase, delivery, and installation of new, durable workbenches for the . The contractor shall provide all equipment, personnel, transportation, and tools necessary to deliver and fully install the workbenches. Acquiring these workbenches is mission-essential to maintain operational readiness, ensuring personnel safety and comply with technical order requirements for equipment handling.

1.1 Background

Custom workbenches are mission-essential infrastructure required for maintenance supporting the #1 priority mission of the 377th Air Base Wing. Current legacy workbenches have exceeded their operational lifecycle and exhibiting structural fatigue. Replacing these failing workbenches is required to prevent damage to high-value components, Department of Energy/Department of War tools, testing, & handling equipment ensuring that the unit meets its responsibility for safe, secure, and efficient use of resources, while maintaining the highest degree of capability and reliability. Additionally, the existing legacy workbenches were procured for previous generations of equipment and components and have sustained years of continuous, heavy use and exposure to hazardous industrial solvents and chemicals. The current workbenches have transitioned from being mission-enablers to operational liabilities. Procuring modernized and custom workbenches is essential to secure high-value DoW assets, ensure technician safety, and maintain the necessary tempo of maintenance operations.

1.2 Objectives

Choosing clementine orange custom workbenches/workstations enhances personnel safety through high visibility, aligns with ANSI/OSHA standards for warning zones, and leverages color psychology (Clementine Orange and Vibrant Green matte) to maintain worker alertness and energy during complex maintenance tasks. The procurement of solid core phenolic resin work surfaces is essential for the maintenance environment involving high-frequency chemical exposure. This material will ensure operational safety, maintain workspace integrity, and reduce long-term lifecycle costs by preventing material degradation and contamination. Provides a chemical resistant, durable non-porous surface which will maintain a safe, complaint, and durable work environment. The requested equipment will directly boost productivity by streamlining current processes, significantly improving daily living and working conditions, and is a critical requirement to mitigate safety risks. Acquiring these items will ensure the team is properly and safely equipped to perform their duties effectively and ultimately contribute to the 377 ABW mission success.

2.0 Required Equipment and Hardware

2.1 Required Equipment

The contractor shall provide the following workstation configurations as specified below. All workstation bases and accessories must be finished in the specified colors to ensure organizational consistency within the bay.

Configuration Qty Base Description

Work Surface

Notable Accessories & Feet

Type 1:

Manual (Orange)

3 96"w x 36"d, Manual Adj.

(Clementine Orange)

Phenolic Resin (Black)

Leveler Glides, Worksurface Riser, Tilt Shelf, Monitor Arm + Laptop Holder, Footrest, Stacked Drawers

Type 2: Mobile (Green)

1 72"w x 36"d, Manual Adj.

(Vibrant Green)

Butcher Block Maple

Locking Casters, (2) Sets of Stacked Drawers (one per side)

Type 3: Slotted (Orange)

2 96"w x 36"d, Manual Adj.

(Clementine Orange)

Phenolic Resin (Black)

Leveler Glides, Triple Bay Uprights, Captured Steel Shelves, Monitor Arm + Laptop Holder, Stacked Drawers (Clementine Orange)

Type 4: Mobile Small (Orange)

2 36"w x 36"d, Manual Adj.

(Clementine Orange)

Phenolic Resin (Black)

Locking Casters, Single Bay Uprights, Tilt Shelf, Steel Shelf, Single Drawer

Type 5: Mobile Large (Green)

3 72"w x 36"d, Manual Adj.

(Vibrant Green)

Butcher Block Maple

Locking Casters, (2) Sets of Stacked Drawers

2.2 Consolidated Hardware List:

Brief description: The contractor shall ship all required items in new condition (no refurbished or used equipment) and must be heavy-duty, commercial-grade, suitable for high-volume military use. In the quantities listed and within required delivery time of 60 days after contract date.

The contractor shall provide the following items:

Configuration: Type 1 - Manual (Orange) Total Quantity to Build: 3 Description: 96"w x 36” d Manual Adjustable Workstation with a black phenolic resin surface and clementine orange base/accessories.

Part Number Item Description Qty per Unit

Total Qty

Finish/Color

AFH3696 96"w x 36"d Manual Workstation Base

1 3 Clementine Orange

PR3696 96"w x 36"d Phenolic Resin Surface

1 3 Black

DR120606 Stacked Drawers (2), non-locking

1 3 Clementine Orange

WSR1296B Worksurface Riser, 96"w x 12"d

1 3 Black

AS2428 Adjustable Tilt Shelf, 28"w x 24"d

1 3 Clementine Orange

M2AH Articulating Monitor Arm 1 3 Black MLH Laptop Holder for Monitor

Arm 1 3 Black

FSFR Free-Standing Footrest, 24"w

1 3 Clementine Orange

FA36C Leveler Glides 1 3 Clementine Orange

Configuration: Type 2 - Mobile (Green)

Total Quantity to Build: 1 Description: 72"w x 36" d Manual Adjustable Mobile Workstation with a maple butcher block surface and vibrant green base/accessories.

Part Number

Item Description Qty per Unit

Total Qty

Finish/Color

AFH3672 72"w x 36"d Manual Workstation Base

1 1 Vibrant Green

MS3672 72"w x 36"d Butcher Block Maple Surface

1 1 Natural Maple

DR120606 Stacked Drawers (2), non-locking

2 2 Vibrant Green

FE36C Locking Casters 1 1 Vibrant

Configuration: Type 3 - Slotted (Orange) Total Quantity to Build: 2 Description: 96"w x 36"d Manual Adjustable Workstation with a black phenolic resin surface and uprights for shelving.

Part Number

Item Description Qty per Unit

Total Qty

Finish/Color

AFH3672 72"w x 36"d Manual Workstation Base

1 2 Vibrant Green

MS3672 72"w x 36"d Butcher Block Maple Surface

1 2 Natural Maple

DR120606 Stacked Drawers (2), non-locking

2 4 Vibrant Green

FE36C Locking Casters 1 2 Vibrant

Configuration: Type 4 - Mobile Small (Orange)

Total Quantity to Build: 2 Description: 36"w x 36"d Manual Adjustable Mobile Workstation with a black phenolic resin surface and uprights for shelving.

Part Number

Item Description Qty per Unit

Total Qty

Finish/Color

AFH3636 36"w x 36"d Manual Workstation Base

1 2 Clementine Orange

PR3636 36"w x 36"d Phenolic Resin Surface

1 2 Black

DR0303 Drawer (1), non-locking 1 2 Clementine Orange

Custom Single Bay Slotted Uprights, 30"h 1 2 Clementine Orange

AS1828 Adjustable Tilt Shelf, 28"w x 18"d 1 2 Clementine Orange

SH0830 Steel Shelf, 30"w x 8"d 1 2 Clementine Orange

CSH1230 Captured Steel Shelf, 30"w x 12"d 2 4 Clementine

FE36C Locking Casters 1 2 Clementine

Configuration: Type 5 - Mobile Large (Green) Total Quantity to Build: 3 Description: 72"w x 36" d Manual Adjustable Mobile Workstation with a maple butcher block surface and vibrant green base/accessories.

Part Number

Item Description Qty per Unit

Total Qty

Finish/Color

AFH3672 72"w x 36"d Manual Workstation Base

1 3 Vibrant Green

MS3672 72"w x 36"d Butcher Block Maple Surface

1 3 Natural Maple

DR120606 Stacked Drawers (2), non-locking

2 6 Vibrant Green

FE36C Locking Casters 1 3 Vibrant Green

2.3 Brand Name or Equal Provision & Salient Characteristics

This requirement utilizes a "Brand Name or Equal" specification (FAR 52.211-6). The baseline brand is BOSTONtec. The use of this brand name is intended to describe the standard of quality, performance, and structural characteristics required.

Vendors may propose an "equal" product. To be considered acceptable, any proposed equal must unequivocally meet the following minimum salient characteristics:

Structural Integrity: Must feature a cantilevered frame supporting a minimum distributed load of 1,200 lbs.

Dimensional Footprints: Must match the exact dimensions specified: 96"W x 36"D, 72"W x 36"D, and specifically a compact 36"W x 36"D heavy-duty base.

Surface Materials: Must offer highly chemical-resistant Black Phenolic Resin and Natural Butcher Block Maple surfaces.

Safety Finishes (Color): Must be factory powder-coated in exact Clementine Orange and Vibrant Green to meet visual organizational standards and ANSI/OSHA warning zone requirements.

Modularity: Must feature mounting tolerances to safely secure heavy-duty slotted uprights, captured steel shelves, and under-mount drawers without secondary drilling that degrades load capacity.

Certification by the Government of satisfactory goods or services provided is contingent upon the Contractor performing in accordance with the terms and conditions of the referenced agreement, this order, and all amendments.

DFARS 252.246-7000, Material Inspection and Receiving Report

4.3 Invoice Review

The Delivery POC may reject or require correction of any deficiencies found in the invoice or receiving report. In the event of a rejected invoice or receiving report, the Contractor must be notified in writing by the Delivery POC of the specific reasons for rejection.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

5.1 Delivery Address

All items shall be delivered to the addresses indicated in paragraph 2.4.

5.2 Shipping

The Contractor shall make use of commercial best practices in the packing and shipment of packages, unless otherwise stated in this order. Offers may be submitted on the basis of either or both f.o.b. origin and f.o.b. destination and they will be evaluated on the basis of the lowest overall cost to the Government.

Ombudsman

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution.

Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, for AFGSC (Air Force Global Strike Command) acquisitions please contact the Director of Contracts, Air Force Installation Contracting Center, Operating Location - Global Strike (AFICC/KG OL-GSC) via the following e-mail workflow address: Error! Hyperlink reference not valid. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number

(571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances

(a) Contractors shall not:

(1) Provide any service or product with any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that requires the use of a Class I ODS in the test, operation, or maintenance of any system, subsystem, item, component, or process; or (2) Provide any specification, standard, drawing, or other document that establishes a test, operation, or maintenance requirement that can only be met by use of a Class I ODS as part of this contract/order.

(b) For the purposes of Department of the Air Force policy, the following products that are pure (i.e., they meet the relevant product specification identified in AFI 32-7086) are Class I ODSs:

(1) Halons: 1011, 1202, 1211, 1301, and 2402;

(2) Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs): CFC-11, CFC-12, CFC-13, CFC-111, CFC-112, CFC-

113, CFC-114, CFC-115, CFC-211, CFC-212, CFC-213, CFC-214, CFC-215, CFC-

216, and CFC-217, and the blends R-500, R-501, R-502, and R-503; and

(3) Carbon Tetrachloride, Methyl Chloroform, and Methyl Bromide.

Health and Safety on Government Installations

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.