Q & A's posted_JBA Flightline Entry Control System (FLECS) mx and sustainment_ Aug 2026

SOL #: FA286026Q0009Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA2860 316 CONS PK

JB ANDREWS, MD, 20762-7001, United States

Place of Performance

Andrews Air Force Base, MD

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Alarm, Signal, And Security Detection Systems (J063)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/066e2b84d5ad43379337691201ab02e1/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 30, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 3, 2026, 6:30 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, specifically Joint Base Andrews (JBA), is soliciting proposals for maintenance and sustainment services for the Integrated Base Defense Security System (IBDSS) and Flight Line Entry Control System (FLECS). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a base year plus four option years. Proposals are due June 3, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves providing physical and mechanical on-site maintenance and sustainment for the FLECS, which controls access to the airfield perimeter at JBA. Known as "America's Airfield," JBA has a critical, high-security flightline system. The FLECS supports all Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) 1-3 assets, serving as a first line of defense and security. The heavy use of Entry Control Points (ECPs) necessitates robust maintenance to address potential human or mechanical points of failure.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) contract
Duration: Base year (12 months) + four 12-month option years
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
NAICS: 561210 (Security Systems Services—except locksmith) with a $25.0 million size standard.
Response Due: June 3, 2026, by 2:30 PM Eastern Standard Time
Published: May 22, 2026
Place of Performance: Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Evaluation & Submission

Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Interested vendors must submit accurate, brief, and concise RFQ packages that clearly demonstrate the ability to meet stated requirements, including recent/relevant experience. Teaming with other qualified socio-economic business partners is allowed. RFQ packages must include a signed SF-1449 (block 30), completed line items scheduling, Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, and System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date. All contractors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov).

Key Clarifications & Amendments

An amendment (May 12, 2026) extended the deadline for submitting questions to May 19, 2026, 3:30 PM EST.
A Q&A document (May 22, 2026) clarified that the NAICS code 561210 will remain, the FLECS system operates on a closed network (not requiring CMMC status or CUI designation), and proper OEM certification is a mandatory requirement for award eligibility. The required response time for emergency services is 8 hours, and Section 1.8.4 of the PWS regarding emergency repairs has been deleted.