Fall Protection Annual Inspection/Recertification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Army, specifically W7NR USPFO ACTIVITY NYANG 105, is soliciting quotes for Fall Protection Annual Inspection/Recertification services at Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY. This requirement covers a 12-month base period and four (4) 12-month option periods. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to perform annual fall protection re-certification inspections for Hangar 102 at Stewart ANGB Primary Fuel Systems Repair Facility. The objective is to prevent injury or death from falls off aircraft wings. The scope includes hands-on inspection of all fall protection system components, visual verification of end terminations, cable clip torque checks, cotter pin inspections, and damage checks on components, harnesses, and lanyards. All inspections must adhere to manufacturers' specifications and OSHA/ANSI standards. Specific equipment to be inspected includes six (6) Overhead Horizontal Lifelines (HLLs) totaling 940', 4ea 175' DBI Zorbit PFS, and 2ea 120' Uni-8 FPS, along with related user equipment like Lanyards, Harnesses, and Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs). Services are to be provided between 0730-1630, Monday through Friday, excluding recognized US holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Duration: 12-month base period plus four (4) 12-month option periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base, Newburgh, NY 12550
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering (i) Price and (ii) Technical Capability. The Government will conduct a price analysis to determine reasonableness. Offerors must provide documentation validating that competent and qualified contract personnel are certified/credentialed to perform the work outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Subcontractors must be identified on the Pricing Worksheet. Award will be made to the lowest priced quote that provides sufficient explanation/documentation to demonstrate conformity to PWS requirements.
Key Requirements & Notes
- All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to quote submission.
- Wage Determination No. 2015-4159, Revision 32 (dated 05/13/2026) for Orange County, NY, applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.
- The Pricing Worksheet must be completed for the base and all option periods, including recertification in the final option period.
- The lead technician must hold a valid Competent Person or Qualified Person credential for fall protection systems.
- Contractor employees must complete Antiterrorism (AT) Level I and OPSEC training.
- The Government will provide a boom lift; the contractor is responsible for all other equipment, materials, and labor.
- Contact Joseph Kugler at joseph.kugler.1@us.af.mil for questions.