Replacement of six full-height Turnstiles
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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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 is seeking proposals for the Replacement of six full-height Turnstiles at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires turnstiles compatible with the existing HIRSCH Brand access control system. The acquisition is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, and proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the comprehensive replacement of six full-height turnstiles on Ramp 8 at Edwards AFB, CA. The scope includes:
- Removal and installation of four single full-height turnstiles and two tandem full-height turnstiles.
- Provision of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment.
- Onsite preparation, safety barricades, daily site clean-up, and demobilization.
- Adherence to various military and Air Force standards, including UFC, MIL STD, FAA specifications, and AFIs.
- Contractor personnel will require escorting on the flightline and must comply with all flightline rules.
- Submission of drawings, warranty information, material samples, product data, and a work schedule for government approval.
- Onsite training for a minimum of 13 technicians on basic maintenance and repair.
- Disposal of existing turnstiles.
- Provision of all wiring diagrams and mechanical schematics.
- Critical Requirement: Turnstiles must be compatible with the existing HIRSCH Brand access control system. They must also fail in an open exit position during power loss (without allowing re-entry) and include a manual override key.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: FA930226Q0050
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for Commercial Products/Services
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332999 "All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing" (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA 93524
- Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from date of award receipt.
- Quote Due Date: May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Questions Due Date: May 12, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a complete quote, including the SF1449 and a separate PDF quote detailing pricing for all CLINs. Required contractor information includes SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE Code, Contractor Name, Payment Terms, POC, Email, Warranty, Offer Expiration, FOB Destination, and Estimated Delivery Lead Time. Complete copies of applicable provisions from the SF1449 must also be included.
- Submission Method: Email to carmen.barahona@us.af.mil AND anne.beach@us.af.mil. Maximum file size is 10MB.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be ranked by price, and the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be selected. Technical acceptability hinges on the ability to provide turnstiles compatible with the existing HIRSCH access control system.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must factor in the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage Determination for Kern Counties, CA, which outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for Service Contract Act compliance.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Carmen Barahona, Contract Specialist, carmen.barahona@us.af.mil
- Secondary: Anne Beach, Contract Officer, anne.beach@us.af.mil