355 EMS- Hangar Fall Protection Install
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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 is seeking quotes for the installation of fall protection systems in Hangar 129 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. This requirement, issued as an RFQ FA4877-26-Q-A-020, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed-Price purchase order. The project involves providing and installing 18 fall arrestors, I-beam clamps, and harnesses. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary tools, parts, equipment, materials, labor, and supervision for the installation of 18 fall arrestors, 18 I-beam clamps, and 18 fall protection harnesses in Hangar 129. The purpose is to provide fall protection for personnel performing maintenance on aircraft. Work must adhere to standard industry practices, with installation completed within 30 days of receiving all materials. A minimum 1-year warranty for parts and labor is required. Work hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, excluding Federal Holidays.
Technical Requirements
The fall protection system must meet specific salient characteristics:
- Anchorage: Permanent type, 5,000 lbs capacity per worker, using 18 certified I-beam clamps.
- Connection Device: Type 18 load-indicating snap hook compatible with dorsal D-ring harness, linked to corrosion-resistant 3/16" galvanized steel cable with a polyester rope tagline. Must be self-locking and over 50 feet long.
- Deceleration Device: 18 Self-retracting lifelines (SRL) with fast-acting braking, maximum fall distance of 2 feet or less.
- System Requirements: Includes fall clearance calculation, a rescue plan, and documented inspection/maintenance procedures. All components must be compatible.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 541690 ($19.0 Million size standard)
- Place of Performance: Hangar 129, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ 85707
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote. Technical acceptability is defined by meeting all characteristics outlined in the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics. Past performance will not be evaluated. Offerors should submit their best terms from a price and technical standpoint initially.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
- Site Visit: January 23, 2026, 8:00 AM MST (RSVP by January 22, 2026, 4:30 PM MST)
- Quotes Due: January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM MST
Important Notes
Offerors are responsible for reviewing all attachments, including the Statement of Work, Salient Characteristics, and Provisions & Clauses. Compliance with FAR 52.212-1 instructions for offerors is required. A REAL ID-compliant credential will be required for base access starting May 7, 2025. Points of contact are Andrew Johnson (andrew.johnson.162@us.af.mil, (520) 228-6699) and Joshua Rodriguez (joshua.rodriguez.30@us.af.mil).