Procure Airplane Seats for FLETC Charleston

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Charleston, operating under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of airplane seats designed for simulation-based law enforcement training. The solicitation (RFQ Number 70LCHS26QPFB00007) seeks 65 single airplane seats equipped with Velcro attachment capabilities and 26 corresponding floor mats, classified under NAICS 336360 (Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing). Key requirements include that the seats must be capable of withstanding non-lethal ammunition impact and possess fire-retardant properties to meet the government's specialized training equipment needs. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the vendor providing the best value considering both price and delivery schedule. Interested contractors must submit written questions by Friday, January 16, 2026, and electronic quotations must be received no later than Monday, January 20, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, directed to tyshawn.neals@fletc.dhs.gov.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation, though the Combined Synopsis Solicitation indicates it is a total small business set-aside opportunity. Crown Gym Mats, Inc. has been identified through market research as the sole manufacturer capable of meeting the government's requirements for Notta Line law enforcement training seats, as documented in the Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition. The procurement involves a total of 65 airplane seats and 26 floor mats, with shipping costs required to be included in the unit price for each Contract Line Item Number rather than charged separately. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit a Schedule of Pricing with their quotation. Performance of the contract will take place at FLETC's Charleston facility located in North Charleston, South Carolina 29406.