2026 Air Show Metal Detectors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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 502 CONS CL office, is soliciting quotations for metal detectors for the 2026 Air Show at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition for commercial products/services. Offers are due April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the provision, delivery, assembly, calibration, testing, installation, monitoring, disassembly, and removal of 12 walk-through metal detectors. These detectors must be capable of identifying a full range of metal weapon threats, including those within body cavities, without requiring spectators to remove personal items. Installation will be at three designated locations (3 units, 3 units, and 6 units at East Ramp). The contractor must remain on-site to monitor operations during the event.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ) for commercial products/services.
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance:
- Installation & Testing: No later than May 1, 2026, 1700 hrs.
- Event Operation: May 2-3, 2026 (0900-1700 hrs daily).
- Removal: May 3, 2026 (no earlier than 1800 hrs, completed by 2000 hrs).
- Place of Performance: Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, TX 78150.
- Product Service Code: 6665 (Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus).
Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 1, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable."
- Submission Instructions: Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30 of the RFQ. Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports will be through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.
- Clauses: Incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and DFARS clauses by reference. Full text available at www.acquisition.gov.
Special Requirements
Contractor employees must undergo background vetting via the National Crime Information Center database. Employees not meeting qualifications will be denied entry. Contractor vehicles will be searched. No firearms or weapons are permitted on the property. Base passes will be issued by the 902d Security Forces Squadron after background screening approval. Government will provide 6, 50" extension cords and power outlets at two locations.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Jalisa Brown (jalisa.brown.1@us.af.mil, 210-671-3847).