Installation of six full-height Turnstiles
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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 United States Air Force is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) and market survey to identify qualified sources for the installation of six full-height turnstiles at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside opportunity. The RFI aims to gather information on potential contractors capable of removing and replacing existing turnstiles with new ones compatible with the Hirsch access control system. Responses are due by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the removal and replacement of four single and two tandem full-height turnstiles on Ramp 8 at Edwards AFB. Specifically, four turnstiles will be installed on the north fenceline near building 1820, and two on the south fenceline near building 1808. The contractor will be responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, including onsite preparation, safety barricades, daily clean-up, and demobilization. New turnstiles must be compatible with the existing Hirsch access control system, fail open upon power loss (without re-entry), and include a manual override key. The contractor must also provide onsite training for 13 technicians and furnish all wiring diagrams and mechanical schematics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
- NAICS: 339999 "All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing" (Size Standard: 550 employees)
- Place of Performance: Edwards Air Force Base, CA
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM PST
- Published: April 29, 2026
Information Requested
Interested offerors should provide:
- Company name, SAM UEI, Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone, and email.
- A market research quote detailing specifications for each line item.
- Identification of business size (small/large) and socioeconomic disadvantaged category.
- Any other information deemed useful, limited to three pages. Partial support responses will not be accepted.
Special Requirements
The period of performance is 90 days from contract award. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Contractor personnel will require base access credentials, criminal history background checks, Antiterrorism Awareness Level I, and OPSEC training. They must adhere to various military and base-specific regulations, including being escorted on the flightline.
Contact Information
- Primary: Carmen Barahona (carmen.barahona@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Anne Beach (anne.beach@us.af.mil)