The Department of Defense, specifically the 9th Contracting Squadron at Beale Air Force Base, California, is seeking information from qualified sources to provide MetroNaps EnergyPods for the 427th Reconnaissance Squadron. The procurement aims to acquire a fatigue recovery system designed to meet specific operational and functional requirements, including features such as ergonomic design for 20-minute power naps, acoustic privacy, and tamper-resistant construction suitable for military use. This initiative is critical for enhancing operational effectiveness and supporting aircrew well-being during high cognitive demand and extended duty hours. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities statements and specifications by August 14, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. PDT, to SSgt VeAnca Crawley and SSgt Brandon Washington via email at veanca.crawley.1@us.af.mil and brandon.washington.8@us.af.mil.

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The Department of the Air Force's 427th Reconnaissance Squadron (ACC) at Beale Air Force Base, California, is requesting the procurement of MetroNaps EnergyPods. The purpose is to acquire a unique fatigue recovery system that meets specific operational, security, and functional requirements not found in other commercial systems. The squadron's mission involves high cognitive demand and extended duty hours, necessitating a dedicated system to mitigate fatigue and improve alertness. Key requirements for the EnergyPods include a scientifically optimized design for 20-minute power naps, ergonomic reclined positioning, acoustic privacy with noise masking, an integrated timed waking system, tamper-resistant commercial-grade construction for shared military/government use, and configurable time settings with secure administrative controls. The system must be proven for fatigue mitigation in professional workplaces, not just for sleep or leisure. This request highlights a critical need to support operational effectiveness and aircrew well-being.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SOURCES SOUGHT. PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST.

The 9th Contracting Squadron, located on Beale Air Force Base (AFB), CA, 95903, is seeking information about qualified sources to provide a MetroNaps EnergyPods for the 427 RS. A DRAFT Statement of Need detailing the requirement is attached for reference.

No Reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information to this Sources Sought or any follow-up information requests. The purpose of this synopsis is to notify the industry of the USAF intent for contract action and to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, service-disabled veteran, etc.).

The proposed contract action is anticipated to be issued as a firm-fixed price award (Brand Name). However, if vendor has a solution that meets or exceeds the Statement of Need, vendor is encouraged to provide their product's capabilities.

Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement, specifications sheet, and any applicable GSA schedules pertaining to the requested MetroNaps EnergyPods requirement by 14 August 2025, at 10:30 a.m. PDT, to SSgt VeAnca Crawley and SSgt Brandon Washington, as follows:

Via E-mail:

veanca.crawley.1@us.af.mil  
brandon.washington.8@us.af.mil

If you have any questions, please contact SSgt VeAnca Crawley by email at veanca.crawley.1@us.af.mil or by phone at (530) 634-2109.

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