Replacement of six full-height Turnstiles
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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 Replacement of six full-height Turnstiles at Edwards AFB, CA, under Solicitation Number FA930226Q0050. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves removing existing turnstiles and installing new ones compatible with the HIRSCH access control system. Quotes are due June 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the replacement of six full-height turnstiles, specifically four single and two tandem units, at Edwards AFB, CA. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the delivery, removal, construction, installation, and training related to the new turnstiles. Key aspects include:
- Onsite preparation, safety barricades, daily site clean-up, and demobilization.
- Installation of four turnstiles on Ramp 8 north fenceline (near Building 1820) and two on Ramp 8 south fenceline (near Building 1808).
- Providing onsite training to a minimum of 13 technicians for basic maintenance and repair.
- Removal and disposal of existing turnstiles.
- Adherence to various military and Air Force standards, including being escorted while on the flightline.
- Turnstiles must be compatible with the existing HIRSCH Brand access control system, fail in an open exit position during power loss (without re-entry), and have a manual override key.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS: 332999 “All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing” (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: 3550 (Vending And Coin Operated Machines)
- Period of Performance: 90 Calendar Days from Date of Award Receipt (DARO).
- Place of Performance: Edwards AFB, CA 93524
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. The Government will evaluate quotes for price and technical acceptability. Technical acceptability specifically requires the ability to provide turnstiles compatible with the existing HIRSCH Brand access control system.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: May 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM (arrive 9:30 AM at West Gate VCC). Base access information (Last name/first, DOB, DL#, last 4 SSN, country of birth, citizenship) must be submitted by May 26, 2026, 3:00 PM PST.
- Questions Due: June 3, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT. Submit to carmen.barahona@us.af.mil.
- Quotes Due: June 9, 2026, 10:00 AM PST.
- Submission: Email quotes (SF1449 + separate PDF, max 10MB) to carmen.barahona@us.af.mil AND anne.beach@us.af.mil. Include specific contractor information (SAM UEI, TIN, CAGE, etc.) and complete copies of applicable provisions.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is subject to a Wage Determination (Service Contract Act) for Kern Counties, California. Contractor employees will require criminal history background checks, base access credentials, Antiterrorism Awareness Level I, and OPSEC training.