ContractSources SoughtTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

MetroNaps EnergyPods

DEPT OF DEFENSE• FA468625Q0042
Response Deadline
Aug 14, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

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.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
337214
Office Furniture (except Wood) Manufacturing
PSC Code
7110
OFFICE FURNITURE

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
SON 427 RS MetroNaps EnergyPod Updated.docx
Word•51 KB•8/7/2025
AI Summary
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.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedAug 7, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineAug 14, 2025
expiryArchive DateAug 14, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4686 9 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
Veanca Crawley

Place of Performance

E RNCHO DMNGZ, California, UNITED STATES

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