355 EMS- Hangar Fall Protection Install

SOL #: FA487726QA020Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4877 355 CONS PK
DAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, United States

Place of Performance

AZ

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

Safety And Rescue Equipment (4240)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 20, 2026
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Last Updated
Jan 28, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jan 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

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, 355 EMS, is soliciting quotes via RFQ FA4877-26-Q-A-020 for the installation of Hangar Fall Protection at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside seeking a firm fixed-price purchase order for fall protection systems in Hangar 129. Quotes are due by January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the provision of all 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 objective is to provide fall protection for personnel performing maintenance on top of aircraft. The contractor will also perform testing and certification of installed systems and provide a minimum 1-year warranty for parts and labor. Work is to be completed within 30 days of material receipt, during standard business hours.

Key Requirements & Clarifications

The fall protection system must meet specific salient characteristics, including:

  • Anchorage: Permanent, 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, 3/16" galvanized steel cable, self-locking, >50 feet length.
  • Deceleration Device: 18 Self-retracting lifelines (SRL) with fast-acting braking, max fall distance 2 feet.
  • System Requirements: Fall clearance calculation, rescue plan, regular inspection/maintenance, and component compatibility.
  • Q&A Clarifications: The structural load rating for Hangar 129 is currently unavailable, but the system must support a 5,000 lbs point-load. Approximate fall clearance is 20 feet from aircraft top to ground. The Government is not considering horizontal safety lifeline systems.

Contractor personnel must be certified technicians, use new genuine parts, comply with all safety regulations (including OSHA), and adhere to base access requirements, including the REAL ID Act of 2005 for base entry starting May 7, 2025.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) leading to a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • NAICS Code: 541690 ($19.0 Million size standard).
  • Product Service Code: 4240 (Safety And Rescue Equipment).
  • Place of Performance: Hangar 129, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ.
  • Delivery: FOB Destination.
  • CLINs: 0001 (Hangar Fall Protection IAW SOW), 0002 (Installation).

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the offeror whose quote represents the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability is defined by the offeror's capability statement meeting the defined products within 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.

Important Dates

  • Site Visit: January 23, 2026, 8:00 AM MST (RSVP required by January 22, 2026, 4:30 PM MST).
  • Questions Due: January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.
  • Quotes Due: January 30, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.

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