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Misawa AB Panel Racks

Solicitation: FA520526QB032
Notice ID: c410d4ebb59c4a60b8ca8e0dfe014fd4

Combined Synopsis Solicitation from DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: Japan. Response deadline: Feb 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 337215 • PSC 7125.

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Solicitation context: FA520526QB032. Requirements vary by acquisition and contract type; COTS-only exceptions may apply.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 337215 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 33.

12-month awarded value
$453,920
Sector total $52,169,347,256 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$19,300
P10–P90
$19,300$19,300
Volatility
Stable0%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($453,920)
Deal sizing
$19,300 median
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Live POP
Place of performance
Japan
Contracting office
Apo, AP • 96319-5201 USA

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Point of Contact

Name
Loraine Ermel
Email
loraine.ermel@us.af.mil
Phone
3152268062
Name
Augustine Perez
Email
augustine.perez.2@us.af.mil
Phone
3152268060

Agency & Office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Agency
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Subagency
PACIFIC AIR FORCES
Office
FA5205 35 CONS PK
Contracting Office Address
Apo, AP
96319-5201 USA

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Description

This requirement is for 16 metal Parts Racks for the 13 FGS. These racks will hold various aircraft tools and parts. Each shelf must be able to hold 330lbs and the total shelf needs to hold 1000lbs due to the varying weight of the parts themselves. The racks will be direct shipping to Misawa AB, Japan. 

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BidPulsar Analysis

A practical, capture-style breakdown of fit, requirements, risks, and next steps.

Updated: Feb 15, 2026
Client-ready brief
Executive summary
medium confidencegpt 5.2

The Department of the Air Force (PACAF; FA5205 35 CONS PK) is soliciting quotes under Combined Synopsis/Solicitation FA520526QB032 for 16 metal parts racks for the 13 FGS. The racks are intended to store various aircraft tools and parts, with capacity requirements of 330 lbs per shelf and 1,000 lbs total load per rack. Items must be direct-shipped to Misawa Air Base, Japan. Responses are due 2026-02-23 15:00 UTC.

FA520526QB032Misawa ABMisawa Air Base Japanmetal parts racksindustrial shelving330 lbs per shelf1000 lbs total13 FGS
What the buyer is trying to do

Buy and deliver 16 metal parts racks that safely support heavy aircraft tools/parts storage for the 13 FGS, meeting specified load ratings, and ship them directly to Misawa AB, Japan under an SBA set-aside.

Who should pursue this
  • Manufacturers or resellers of industrial metal shelving/parts racks who can document 330-lb-per-shelf and 1,000-lb total rack capacities and supply 16 units on schedule.
  • Vendors experienced with direct shipping to Misawa AB, Japan and capable of providing export/shipping documentation required by the solicitation.
  • Small businesses qualifying under the stated SBA set-aside that can meet NAICS 337215 expectations and deliver metal rack products.
Work breakdown
  • Review the solicitation and both attachments from SAM.gov for rack specifications (dimensions, number of shelves, finish, assembly requirements, packaging, and any brand/name-or-equal language).
  • Confirm rack structural requirements: each shelf rated to 330 lbs; total rack rated to 1,000 lbs; provide documentation (manufacturer spec sheet/load test certification if required by the attachments).
  • Quote 16 compliant metal parts racks, including any required accessories, hardware, shelf quantity, and anchoring/leveling feet if specified in the attachments.
  • Plan international direct shipment to Misawa AB, Japan (packaging suitable for overseas transit; labeling and documentation per solicitation).
  • Prepare and submit quote by 2026-02-23 15:00 UTC, including all required reps/certs and acknowledgment of any amendments if issued.
  • Coordinate order fulfillment, staging, and delivery to the destination specified in the solicitation/attachments; provide tracking and delivery confirmation as required.
Response package checklist
  • Completed pricing/quote for 16 metal parts racks under solicitation FA520526QB032 (unit price, extended price, and any shipping line item structure required by the RFQ).
  • Technical description for the offered racks demonstrating compliance with 330-lb per-shelf rating and 1,000-lb total rating (manufacturer cut sheets/spec sheets).
  • Acknowledgment of direct shipment to Misawa AB, Japan and any delivery terms stated in the solicitation/attachments.
  • Completed/required representations and certifications as instructed in the combined synopsis/solicitation and attachments.
  • Completed product compliance matrix if requested in the attachments (mapping each requirement to the offered item).
  • Any required country-of-origin/manufacturing disclosures if requested in the attachments.
  • Point of contact information and quote validity period per solicitation instructions.
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
Compliance notes
  • Set-aside is listed as “SBA”; ensure your business qualifies for the set-aside structure used in FA520526QB032 and that your SAM registration aligns with NAICS 337215.
  • The only explicit technical requirements in the notice text are: 16 metal parts racks; 330 lbs per shelf; 1,000 lbs total; used for aircraft tools/parts; direct ship to Misawa AB, Japan. Any additional mandatory requirements are likely in the two attachments and must be followed exactly.
  • International delivery to Misawa AB, Japan is central to performance; follow packaging, marking, and delivery location instructions contained in the solicitation/attachments.
Pricing strategy
  • Build price around a compliant commercial rack model with documented load ratings; avoid under-spec products that risk rejection at inspection/acceptance.
  • Treat direct shipment to Misawa AB, Japan as a major cost driver; confirm whether the RFQ requires shipping to be included in unit price or priced separately, then structure pricing accordingly.
  • Consider offering volume pricing for 16 units and clearly state lead time/availability consistent with the buyer’s need date (if stated in attachments).
Teaming and subs
  • If you manufacture racks but don’t handle international freight, team with a freight forwarder/logistics provider experienced with deliveries to Misawa AB, Japan to reduce delivery risk.
  • If you are a distributor, align with an OEM whose published specifications clearly meet or exceed 330-lb per shelf and 1,000-lb total ratings; ensure you can provide OEM documentation with the quote.
Risks and watchouts
  • Risk of noncompliance if the attachments specify dimensions, shelf count, gauge, finish (e.g., powder coat), or assembly/anchoring requirements beyond what is in the notice text—failure to match could render the quote unacceptable.
  • Risk of shipment/arrival issues due to overseas direct delivery to Misawa AB, Japan (damage in transit, incomplete paperwork, or delivery access constraints).
  • Load-rating ambiguity: “each shelf must be able to hold 330lbs and the total shelf needs to hold 1000lbs” could be interpreted as per-rack total capacity; ensure your documentation matches the government’s intended interpretation and clearly states ratings.
Smart questions to ask
  • Do the attachments specify required dimensions (height/width/depth), number of shelves per rack, shelf adjustability, or specific configuration for the 16 racks?
  • Is the 1,000 lbs requirement the total load rating per rack (across all shelves), and how many shelves are expected per rack?
  • Are these racks required to be bolted/anchored (to floor/wall), and are anchoring kits or hardware required with delivery?
  • What are the exact delivery terms and location details for Misawa AB (receiving address, required delivery appointment process, hours, and any base access constraints) as stated in the solicitation?
  • How should shipping be priced in the quote (included vs separate line item), and are there preferred carriers or packaging/marking requirements in the attachments?
  • Are there any required submittals at delivery (e.g., load rating certification, installation/assembly instructions, warranty documentation)?
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Contents of the two SAM.gov attachments (specifications, delivery terms, evaluation/award basis, and required quote format).
  • Exact delivery address/receiving instructions at Misawa AB, Japan.
  • Any required rack dimensions, shelf count, material gauge/finish, assembly/installation requirements, and warranty requirements.
  • Period of performance or required delivery date/lead time expectations.

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