Bass Lake Dock

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
F4F3AS6159A001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting market research through a sources sought synopsis, due July 9, 2026, to identify vendors capable of designing, procuring, and installing one floating dock at Bass Lake, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This is a nonappropriated fund (NAF) procurement; Federal Acquisition Regulation rules do not apply, no appropriated federal funds are involved, and no solicitation currently exists.

The dock must accommodate a T-shaped configuration with a minimum 5-foot-wide by 10-foot-long platform and a 5-foot-wide by 20-foot-long walkway, featuring aluminum or composite marine-grade materials with non-slip, ADA-accessible surfaces. The structure shall support a minimum load of 8 to 10 individuals and 6 kayaks or canoes, include eight cleats for watercraft tie-up, and incorporate an integrated launch mechanism. Critical design elements include a post-anchoring floatation system permitting vertical adjustment of up to 4 feet with minimal lateral movement (no more than 3 inches) as water levels fluctuate. The contractor must comply with local building codes, obtain required permits, and provide design plans and a floatation system report within 30 days of award. Installation performance period shall not exceed 60 days from contract award. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience in floating dock design and installation, marine construction, and ADA compliance and must provide a 10-year warranty on all dock and gangway materials.

Interested vendors should submit capabilities packages addressing company information, facility capabilities, relevant project experience, and commercial sales history to Tracy Ferrise (tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil) and Ally Peterangelo (ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil). Submission is voluntary, with no government reimbursement of costs.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Procurement Market Research

Notice from the United States Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Installation Contracting Division, Base Support Contracting Branch at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio:

The AFLCMC Operational Contracting Branch, WPAFB, Ohio is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources for market research purposes. The purpose of this notice is to design, procure, and install one (1) floating dock in Bass Lake at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, providing a safe, stable, and accessible structure for tying up and launching canoes, kayaks, and other self-propelled watercraft.

  1. Market Research and Authority Statement

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) OR PROPOSAL. This announcement

does not obligate appropriated funds of the United States Government. It is for a potential nonappropriated fund (NAF) purchase. NAF purchases do not involve federal tax dollars, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules do not apply.

These funds are generated by the military community through the sale of goods and services and the collection of fees and charges for participation in military community programs.

A solicitation for this requirement does not currently exist. The decision to solicit for a contract will be solely within the Government/NAFI's discretion. Any information submitted by respondents to this Sources Sought is voluntary and will be used for market research. The Government/NAFI will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice.

  1. Submission Requirements

All interested firms shall submit a response to the Primary Points of Contact, Ms. Tracy Ferrise at tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and Ms. Ally Peterangelo at ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil demonstrating their capability to provide a Floating Dock at Bass Lake that meets all of the minimum requirements outlined in the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

Firms that respond shall review the technical requirements and submit responses that:

    • Specify that offered products/services meet the specifications provided; and
    • Provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.
  1. Capabilities Package Guidelines

All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required supply/service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.

    • Page Limit: The response must not exceed five (5) pages.Submission Deadline: NO LATER THAN 9 July 2026 AT 2:00 PM EASTERN TIME.Submission Email Addresses: Send directly to tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil.

Subject Line: All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads: Floating Dock Project at Bass Lake

Technical Constraints on Email Submissions:

    • The entire submission must be contained in a single e-mail that does not exceed 5 megabytes, including attachments.
    • Ensure only .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx or .xls documents are attached to your email.
    • Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted by email filters at WPAFB.

Please direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Ms. Tracy Ferrise at tracy.ferrise@us.af.mil and Ally Peterangelo at ally.peterangelo@us.af.mil. Include the necessary subject line indicated above.

Attachments:

  1. Instructions
  2. DRAFT_SOW

Files

File Type Posted
Bass Lake Dock_Statement of Work_6.30.26.pdf PDF
ATTACHMENT 1 - Instructions.docx DOCX document

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Opportunity Agency Set-aside Responses due
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET RESEARCH NOTICE RELATED TO SEVERAL UPCOMING PROJECTS at WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OHIO Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States · NAICS 236220 ENDIST Louisville No set-aside

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