Installation Access Control Point Automated Gate System
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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 Army (W7NH USPFO ACTIVITY MSANG CRTC) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the Installation Access Control Point Automated Gate System project in Gulfport, MS. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for furnishing and installing a complete, turn-key automated gate system to motorize an existing manual sliding gate. Quotations are due by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for furnishing and installing a heavy-duty, commercial-grade electric gate operator, including a compatible positive drive rail or chain drive mechanism, and an automated locking system compliant with UFC 4-022-01/03. The system must feature a hard-wired "OPEN/CLOSE/STOP" control station, a battery backup system capable of 50 cycles, and a manual override. All installed components must be new and outdoor-rated.
Services include all necessary electrical work, trenching, and conduit installation, as well as system calibration. The final installation must fully comply with UL 325 and ASTM F2200 safety standards, including the installation of photoelectric sensors and safety edges. The contractor will also provide on-site training to government personnel and a minimum one-year warranty on all parts and labor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- PSC Code: 5660 (Fencing, Fences, Gates And Components)
- NAICS Code: 238290 (Other Building Equipment Contractors)
- Place of Performance: Gulfport, MS 39507, United States
- Quotation Due: July 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Anticipated Award Date: July 31, 2026
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
All responsible sources are invited to submit a quotation. Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, but the requirement emphasizes compliance with safety standards (UL 325, ASTM F2200) and military facility standards (UFC 4-022-01/03).
Contact Information
- Primary POC: Mr. James Nelson, james.nelson.78@us.af.mil, (228) 214-6072
- Secondary POC: MSgt Andrew Cates, andrew.cates.2@us.af.mil, (228) 214-6157