355 EMS- Hangar Fall Protection Install
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 355 CONS PK at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ, has issued an RFQ (FA487726QA020) for the installation of Hangar Fall Protection in Hangar 129. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The procurement seeks a firm-fixed price purchase order for the supply and installation of 18 fall arrestors, I-beam clamps, and fall protection harnesses. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all tools, parts, equipment, materials, labor, and supervision for the installation of 18 fall arrestors, 18 I-beam clamps, and 18 fall protection harnesses on the ceiling of Hangar 129. The purpose is to provide fall protection for personnel performing maintenance on aircraft. Work includes testing and certification of installed systems, with a minimum 1-year warranty on parts and labor. Installation must be completed within 30 days of receiving all materials/parts, during specified work hours (7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F, excluding federal holidays and DMAFB down days).
Technical Requirements
The fall protection system must meet specific salient characteristics:
- Anchorage: 5,000 lbs capacity per worker, permanent type, using 18 certified I-beam clamps. Installation by a hired contractor with maintenance instructions.
- Connection Device: Type 18 Load indicating snap hook, compatible with dorsal D-ring harness, linked to corrosion-resistant 3/16" galvanized steel cable with polyester rope tagline. Must be self-locking, over 50 feet long, and compatible with other system components.
- Deceleration Device: 18 Self-retracting lifelines (SRL) with fast-acting braking, maximum fall distance of 2 feet or less, capable of locking and arresting a fall.
- System Requirements: Fall clearance calculation, rescue plan, regular inspection/maintenance, and component compatibility confirmation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Place of Performance: Hangar 129, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ 85707
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability is defined by the offeror's capability statement to meet the defined products within the Statement of Work and Salient Characteristics. The government will evaluate the lowest-priced offer for technical acceptability first. Past performance will not be evaluated. The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary.
Key Dates
- Site Visit: January 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM MST. RSVP required by January 22, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST.
- Questions Due: January 27, 2026, by 12:00 PM MST.
- Quotes Due: January 30, 2026, by 12:00 PM MST.
Important Notes
Offerors must review the posting for any changes or amendments. All quotes must include, at minimum, those outlined in FAR 52.212-1 and a projected delivery timeline. Base access requires REAL ID-compliant credentials starting May 7, 2025. The solicitation incorporates FAR, DFARS, and DAFFARS provisions and clauses, including those related to Unique Item Identification, WAWF payment instructions, and the elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances.
Contact Information
- Primary: Andrew Johnson, andrew.johnson.162@us.af.mil, (520) 228-6699
- Secondary: Joshua Rodriguez, joshua.rodriguez.30@us.af.mil