Bleacher Seating Systems

The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, through the 502D Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio, is conducting a Sources Sought market research initiative for the procurement of eight bleacher seating systems under solicitation number FA301626Q7028. Each system must accommodate a minimum of 123 individuals (with 125 as the target capacity) and feature brown seats, rear canvas canopies, hydraulic deployment mechanisms, and integrated safety features compliant with International Building Code standards for assembly seating. The government seeks to identify interested and capable contractors through a Request for Information process, with responses due by Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time. Respondents must submit completed RFI forms via email to 2nd Lt. Jalisa Brown (jalisa.brown.1@us.af.mil) and Belinda Tindal (belinda.tindal.1@us.af.mil), providing company information, small business status confirmation under NAICS Code 337127, previous military sales experience, domestic sourcing capabilities, and estimated delivery timeframes. This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract; any future solicitation will be announced separately as a formal contract opportunity.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to small business entities. The eight bleacher seating systems will be distributed equally between two locations: four units to JBSA Camp Bullis (218 McWilliams Road, Building 5424) and four units to JBSA Lackland (1350 Scott Drive, Building 10252), both located in San Antonio, Texas. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, assembly, installation, pre-installation demonstration, and final inspection at both sites, with work performed during standard hours of 7:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Monday through Friday. Each bleacher system must be a highway-rated mobile trailer with tandem-axle suspension, electric brakes, weather-resistant construction materials, integrated leveling jacks, and a fully self-contained hydraulic deployment system controlled by single-operator push-button interface. While no specific award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, interested small business contractors should note that GSA Schedule or Open Market pricing options are being considered, and delivery is anticipated following formal contract award.