Unaccompanied Housing Facilities Door Locks
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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, 628th Civil Engineering Squadron, is soliciting proposals for the complete removal and replacement of existing electronic lock systems in Unaccompanied Housing (UH) facilities at Joint Base Charleston (JB-CHS), South Carolina. This requirement includes the installation of a new, stand-alone Dormakaba RT Plus RFID lock system, associated hardware, programming, and training. This acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns. Quotes are due by April 6, 2026, at 1130 EST.
Scope of Work
The project involves retrofitting 675 doors across multiple UH facilities (including Buildings 461, 464, 466, 473, 479, and 1502) at both the Air Base and Naval Weapon Station campuses. Key tasks include:
- Removal of existing Onity electronic magstripe and hard key lock sets.
- Installation and configuration of the new Dormakaba RT Plus RFID lock system, including Community Access Control Software, PC System, and encoders.
- Programming of all new locks and credentials to be compatible with the existing Dormakaba system.
- Comprehensive on-site training for JB-CHS UH staff.
- Disposal of waste materials, with old locks collected by UH Staff for spares.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial services (RFQ).
- NAICS Code: 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing), Size Standard: 750 employees.
- PSC Code: 5340 (Hardware).
- Set-Aside: Not set aside. Subject to WTO Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
- Period of Performance: To be established after award, dependent on supply lead time.
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Charleston, SC.
- Warranty: Minimum two-year warranty on all products.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Brand Name Only: The Dormakaba RT Plus RFID lock system is the only approved system; no substitutions are accepted due to standardization efforts.
- System Setup: Two separate, standalone Community system setups are required: one for JB Charleston-Air Base and one for JB Charleston-Naval Weapon Station. These systems are not connected to the base intranet.
- Keying Plan: All UH room doors will be keyed alike per building, with a Master Key for all dorm facilities and Sub-masters for specific dorms. Mechanical key override using BEST 7-pin SFIC cores is required.
- Security: All contractor personnel must pass a security background check, with credentials submitted six weeks prior to work start.
- Performance Standards: Locks must be tamperproof, ANSI Grade 1 certified, battery-powered with low indicator, non-volatile memory (2,000 events), and audit trails retrievable.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: April 6, 2026, 1130 EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to jesus.diaz.7@us.af.mil. Subject line must include solicitation number FA441826Q0036 and offeror name.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the most advantageous offeror, considering PRICE, Technical, and Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance are significantly more important than price. Quotes must meet exact SOW specifications.
- Site Visit: Highly encouraged on March 24, 2026, at 0900 EST. Registration required by March 18, 2025, via email to jesus.diaz.7@us.af.mil.
- Questions Deadline: March 25, 2026, 1000 EST, emailed to jesus.diaz.7@us.af.mil.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact TSgt Jesus Diaz (Contract Specialist) at jesus.diaz.7@us.af.mil or Stephanie R. Woods (Contracting Officer) at stephanie.woods.7@us.af.mil.