2026 Air Show Metal Detectors

SOL #: FA301626Q0051Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA3016 502 CONS CL

JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, United States

Place of Performance

DWG, TX

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus (6665)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/422a919e1a5d40f29b833df4d8f84526/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 16, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 20, 2026, 7:00 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, 502 CONS CL, is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of 13 walk-through metal detectors for the 2026 Air Show at JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base, TX. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with offers due by March 20, 2026, at 02:00 PM. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide, deliver, assemble, calibrate, and test 13 walk-through metal detectors. Key requirements include:

Supplying two plastic trays per unit and a hand-held metal detection wand with batteries/charging.
Installing units at three designated locations (3, 4, and 6 units).
Providing on-site contractor technicians to monitor operations throughout the event.
Ensuring units are not removed before 1800 hrs on May 3, 2026, and are disassembled/removed by 1700 hrs on May 4, 2026.
Providing back-up units to maintain a total of 13 operational detectors.
Supplying four "A" frame signs with specific verbiage.
Ensuring detectors have audible alarms and visual LED light signals indicating the target side.
Providing suitable matting if proposed areas are not acceptable for placement.
An optional, but desired, feature is "forward only" directional counting.

Period & Place of Performance

Event Dates: May 1-3, 2026 (0900-1700 hrs daily).
Installation: No later than 1700 hrs on April 30, 2026.
Removal: No sooner than 1900 hrs on May 3, 2026, and no later than 1700 hrs on May 4, 2026.
Location: JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base, TX 78150.

Contract Details

Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
Delivery: Requested by April 30, 2026, FOB Contractor Destination.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 334519, Size Standard: 600
Product Service Code: 6665 - Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus

Submission & Evaluation

Solicitation Number: FA301626Q0051
Offer Due Date/Time: March 20, 2026, 02:00 PM (Central Time, based on location)
Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Payment: Electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Clauses: Incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and in full text.

Special Requirements

Security: Contractor employees must submit names, driver's license numbers, state of issue, and Date of Birth at least 30 days prior to the event for background vetting through the National Crime Information Center database.
Access: Employees must meet minimum qualifications for physical access; contractor vehicles will be searched.
Prohibited Items: No firearms or weapons are allowed on the property.
Government Furnished Property (GFP): Nine 50" Extension Cords, Power Outlet (~100 feet from each setup location), and a Generator capable of electrical output for each setup location.