367 COS Purchase Chairs

The 502d Contracting Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation under Request for Quote (RFQ) FA301626Q0175. The objective of this solicitation is to procure new, durable workstation chairs for the 367 Cyberspace Operations Squadron (COS) and JMOC-T to replace failing, obsolete seating. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 337214 (Chairs, except wood, office type, manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,100 employees. The procurement is for a Brand Name or Equal requirement based on ergoCentric products. Key acquisition details include: - **Contract Type:** Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) - **Award Basis:** Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) - **Key Deadlines:** Written questions must be submitted by July 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT. Final quotes are due by July 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT. - **Delivery Timeline:** 30 days after receipt of order (ARO), shipped FOB Destination to JBSA in San Antonio, Texas, with a requested delivery date of August 14, 2026. - **Funding Note:** Funds are not currently available for this effort; award is contingent upon the availability of funds. To be considered responsive, offerors must submit a detailed price breakdown, a technical approach demonstrating compliance with the Statement of Need, and be registered in SAM.gov as an active small business under the designated NAICS code.

The 367th Cyberspace Operations Squadron (367 COS) has issued a Statement of Characteristics to acquire 164 replacement workstation chairs for its 24/7 mission operations at Lackland AFB, Texas. Due to outdated and deteriorating seating that lacks necessary ergonomic support for multi-monitor setups, the squadron requires heavy-duty, highly adjustable chairs to reduce neck strain and accommodate extended shifts. Key product specifications include an all-black design, adjustable lumbar support, integrated headrests, a 350-pound weight capacity, and hard floor castors. Critically, the chairs must be manufacturer-rated for 24/7 heavy-duty use and feature an all-mesh back with spill-resistant vinyl or mesh seats. The procurement mandates a comprehensive warranty covering structural materials for 12 years and upholstery for 10 years, with labor costs included. Vendors must deliver the 164 chairs fully assembled with minimal packaging and shipping costs included in the final price. All deliveries are to be sent directly to Building 2058 at Lackland AFB.

This federal procurement document is a Brand Name or Equal Justification for the acquisition of specialized ergonomic office chairs for the 367 Cyberspace Operations Squadron (COS). The 367 COS requires these highly durable chairs to support 24/7 continuous operations and diverse user needs. The ergoCentric brand has been identified as the benchmark product due to its unique ergonomic features and robust warranty. Key requirements and salient characteristics include a 7-inch fully adjustable seat back for precise lumbar support, a 350-pound weight capacity, and rating for heavy-duty 24/7 use. Crucially, the acquisition mandates a comprehensive 12-year structural warranty (including labor), a 10-year upholstery warranty, and delivery of fully assembled chairs with minimal packaging to eliminate assembly time and backend costs. To promote competition, the contracting team conducted extensive market research, including a GSA eBuy Request for Information that reached 225 vendors and yielded 40 responses. While ergoCentric is the benchmark, the 502nd Contracting Squadron (502 CONS) will solicit this requirement as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 337214. This allows any vendor capable of providing the ergoCentric models, or technically acceptable equivalent products meeting all listed salient characteristics, to submit a proposal. The agency will continue monitoring the commercial market for future compatible alternatives to maximize competition.