This government file outlines the minimal acceptable standards for grocery department shelving gondolas, designated as 2G14, for displaying dry goods, bakery, and health & beauty products. Key specifications include a minimum shelving system capacity of 15,000 inch-pounds, standard 4-foot lengths with options for 2- and 3-foot lengths, and various base and upper shelf depths. Shelf capacities range from 150 lbs for contoured/wire shelves to 600 lbs for standard heavy-duty upper and base shelves, with base shelves supporting up to 1000 lbs with additional load levelers. The document details numerous sub-configurations like island displays, wall displays, end platforms, and specialized units for health/beauty aids and bakery products, including hyper-storage options. All components must be from the same manufacturer, finished in baked enamel (powder coating unacceptable), with beige or light tan shelves. Electrical requirements are standard U.S.A. specifications (120V/60Hz/1PH), with a 1-year warranty. Contractor requirements include shipping ready-to-assemble, de-installation of old equipment, and installation by a factory-trained team within 2-4 hours, emphasizing a snap-together design for rapid assembly.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) has issued a Sources Sought and Request for Information (RFI) for shelving and installation services across its commissary locations in the Continental United States (CONUS), Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. This is not a solicitation for proposals, but an information-gathering effort to identify qualified sources capable of providing gondola shelving systems, components, accessories, and installation services. All shelving must comply with the 2G14 Commissary Equipment Description (CED) standard, and contractors must be willing to utilize existing shelving components. Interested contractors are required to answer specific questions, provide company information (entity name, address, POC, contact details), and if available, their SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code. Responses, including required attachments such as the "Shelving and Install Questions" document, are due electronically by 3:00 PM EST on November 25, 2025, to Contract Specialist Hawanda Steadman and Contracting Officer Langston Hines at hawanda.steadman@deca.mil and langston.hines@deca.mil, respectively.

This government Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought document outlines a comprehensive inquiry into commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) shelving solutions for the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The document poses 23 questions covering various aspects crucial for potential vendors. Key areas of interest include vendor registration status (SAM.gov), domestic manufacturing of equipment and parts, willingness to conduct uncompensated site visits, and the ability of COTS shelving to meet specific requirements detailed in the Commissary Equipment Description (CED). The RFI also delves into product specifications such as color finishes, universal compatibility with other shelving systems and manufacturers (including steel uprights), and compatibility with Pricer electronic shelving label railings. Furthermore, it addresses installation services (domestic and international, direct or third-party), lead times for shipping, delivery, deinstallation, and installation, and the ability of employees to access military installations. The government is also keen on understanding the proportion of U.S.-sourced steel in manufacturing, steel pricing strategies (using industry price indexes and their impact on pricing), cost-effective procurement methods, industry standards for installation/deinstallation pricing, and corrosion prevention methods. Finally, the RFI inquires about purchasing used shelving from grocery stores and the provision of commercial warranties for parts and labor.

The provided document lists numerous military installations categorized by geographical zones: Zone 1 (East), Zone 7 (East), Zone 13 (West), Zone 19 (Europe), Zone 22 (Pacific), Zone 2 (East), Zone 8 (Central), Zone 14 (West), Zone 20 (Europe), Zone 23 (Pacific), Zone 3 (East), Zone 9 (Central), Zone 15 (West), Zone 21 (Europe), Zone 24 (Pacific), Zone 4 (East), Zone 10 (Central), Zone 16 (West), Zone 25 (Pacific), Zone 5 (East), Zone 11 (East), Zone 17 (West), Zone 6 (East), Zone 12 (Central), and Zone 18 (West). Each zone contains multiple bases, clearly indicating their distribution across the United States and international locations. This document appears to be a directory or a reference guide for identifying military facilities by their assigned operational or administrative zones, likely used for logistical, procurement, or operational planning within government contexts such as RFPs or grants.