2026 Air Show Metal Detectors
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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, 502d Contracting Squadron (FA3016) is soliciting offers for 13 metal detectors for the 2026 Air Show at JBSA Randolph, TX. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FA301626Q0051), set aside for Total Small Business concerns. Offers are due by March 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide, deliver, assemble, calibrate, and test 13 walk-through metal detectors for the 2026 Air Show, scheduled for May 1-3, 2026, at JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base, TX. This includes providing a minimum of two plastic trays and a hand-held metal detection wand per unit. Units must be installed at three designated locations (3, 4, and 6 units respectively) by April 30, 2026. Contractor technicians are required to remain on-site to monitor operations throughout the event. The scope also includes providing backup units to maintain 13 operational detectors, four "A" frame signs with specific verbiage, and suitable matting if required. Detectors must feature audible alarms and visual LED light signals indicating the side of a detected target. Disassembly and removal of all units must be completed by May 4, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: FA301626Q0051
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS: 334519 (Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus), Size Standard: 600 employees
- Delivery Requested By: April 30, 2026
- Offer Due Date: March 20, 2026, 02:00 PM (Local Time)
- Published Date: March 16, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Special Requirements
- Security: Contractor employees must submit names, driver's license numbers, state of issue, and Date of Birth at least 30 days prior to the event for background vetting through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database.
- Access: Contractor employees must meet minimum qualifications for physical access. Vehicle searches will be conducted, and firearms are strictly prohibited on the property.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): The government will provide nine 50" extension cords, power outlets (approx. 100 feet from each setup location), and a generator for each setup location.
- Optional Feature: The ability for "forward only" directional counting on detectors is desired but not required.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jaison Saavedra (jaison.saavedra@us.af.mil, 210-446-7548)
- Secondary: Jalisa Brown (jalisa.brown.1@us.af.mil, 210-671-3847)