174 ATKW Security Forces Gate Shack
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 174th Attack Wing, is soliciting quotes (RFQ W50S8N-26-Q-A013) for the procurement and installation of a UL752 Level 3 Ballistic Guard House at Syracuse, NY. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by February 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the contractor to provide one (1) prefabricated ballistic guard house, including its delivery and installation. The work involves removing and disposing of the existing gate shack, then placing the new guard house on the existing pad, ensuring a minimum of four anchor points. Shipping costs must be included in the total price.
Key Requirements
The guard house must be 5’ wide X 8’ long X 8’ high and meet UL752 Level 3 ballistic protection for all exterior walls, doors, and windows. Specific technical specifications include:
- Exterior Walls: ¼” certified steel plates, UL752 Level 3.
- Doors: Two (2) 36” X 80” solid sliding, bullet-resistant, UL Level 3 clad polycarbonate glazing, tinted, with latch lock and weather stripping.
- Windows: 360-degree view, UL 752 Level 3 bullet-resistant, tinted, fixed clad polycarbonate glass.
- Structure: 3” structural steel tubing frame, R-18 insulation, VCT flooring, 11-ga heavy duty steel ceiling and roof, and two 18” doorway overhangs.
- Electrical: 12-ga minimum copper wiring, ½” EMT conduit, (2) single pole switches, (6) 115V receptacles, 12 Amp/12 space circuit breaker box (4 circuits), (4) T8 fluorescent lights, and (6) exterior floodlights with switch.
- HVAC: One (1) wall-mounted unit (18,000 BTU cooling / 16,000 BTU heating) with a ballistic shroud. The power box location must precisely match the existing structure's location and height.
Contract Details & Submission
This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. The NAICS code is 332311 (Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The Product Service Code is 5670 (Building Components, Prefabricated). Award will be based on the lowest price. Delivery is required 120 days after award.
A site visit is scheduled for February 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Interested participants must email Briana McCaffery (briana.mccaffery@us.af.mil) with their full name, DOB, license number, and state of issue by February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. The site visit is not required to submit a quote.
Place of Performance
The guard house will be delivered and installed at the 174th Attack Wing, 6001 E. Molloy Rd., Syracuse, NY 13211.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Briana Mccaffery at briana.mccaffery@us.af.mil or 315-233-2130.