Beale AFB Lactation Pod
ID: FA468625Q0026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4686 9 CONS PKBEALE AFB, CA, 95903-1702, USA

NAICS

Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (337127)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS FURNITURE AND FIXTURES (7195)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/070d5631295c4ea2a00f15c054568857/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide lactation pods at March Air Reserve Base in California. This procurement is in response to the PUMP Act, which mandates employers to offer reasonable break times and private spaces for breastfeeding employees, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The lactation pods must meet specific requirements, including dimensions, amenities such as benches, shelves, mirrors, refrigerators, and electrical outlets, as well as installation services, with a completion deadline set for June 30, 2025. Interested parties can reach out to David Wadkins at david.wadkins@us.af.mil or 530-634-3309 for further information, noting that this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals.

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    c. Statement of Need Lactation Pods.pdf
    The document outlines a Statement of Need for the acquisition of lactation suites by the government, necessitated by the amended federal Fair Labor Standards Act known as the PUMP Act. This law mandates employers to provide breastfeeding employees with reasonable break times and private lactation spaces that are not bathrooms. The contractor will supply lactation pods for four local units to comply with this legal requirement, ensuring a designated breastfeeding area as per specified dimensions and features. The pods must include amenities such as a bench, shelves, a mirror, a hook, a refrigerator, as well as electrical outlets and USB ports. Additionally, the contractor is required to present peer-reviewed research confirming the effectiveness of the lactation suites and to complete installation by June 30, 2025. This initiative demonstrates a commitment to support breastfeeding employees, aligning with military and federal standards for workplace accommodations.
    Questions for Contractors - Lactation Pods.docx
    The document outlines key questions for potential contractors related to a government Request for Proposals (RFP) dated 8 April 2025. It seeks to ensure alignment of the Market Analysis System (MAS) with project requirements, verifies that the proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Product Service Code (PSC) are suitable, and inquires about the expected delivery timeline. The document also prompts for any additional specifications that may enhance the clarity of the project description. Furthermore, it invites queries linked to the attached Statement of Needs (SON). This structured format is indicative of standard practices in government procurement processes to assure comprehensive understanding and participation from bidders.
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