Anti-Terrorism Portable Barrier
ID: FA480325QB018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4803 20 CONS LGCASHAW AFB, SC, 29152-5125, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

FENCING, FENCES, GATES AND COMPONENTS (5660)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b75a59817e8e43d4a08ed20b49ef21a1/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for an Anti-Terrorism Portable Barrier System to enhance security measures at Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. The procurement aims to identify suppliers capable of providing lightweight, easily transportable barriers that offer complete ballistic protection, can be quickly deployed to manage vehicle traffic while allowing pedestrian access, and require minimal maintenance. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to improving national safety through effective and user-friendly security solutions. Interested small businesses must submit their capability statements to Ms. Anna Mallett or Ms. Mar Rodriguez Martinez by the deadline of March 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, as this is a total small business set-aside opportunity.

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    Salient Characteristics Final.pdf
    The document outlines the requirements for a Portable Barrier System intended for anti-terrorism applications at Shaw AFB. It emphasizes that the barriers should be lightweight for single-person handling and capable of quickly shutting down vehicle traffic while allowing pedestrian and emergency access. Key specifications include complete ballistic protection, minimal maintenance, and a design that prevents reliance on power sources like electricity or hydraulics. The barriers must be easily transportable via trailer, reusable after impact, and configured flexibly for various security scenarios. A lifetime warranty is required for the barriers, and the contractor is responsible for all shipping and handling. This RFP highlights the government's focus on enhancing security measures through portable solutions that are both effective and user-friendly in a variety of situations.
    Sources Sought Statment.pdf
    The document outlines a government source sought notice for an Anti-Terrorism Portable Barrier project. The government seeks information on suppliers who can provide a Portable Barrier System and associated components, adhering to specified characteristics. The response deadline is set for 20 March 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, with the solicitation exclusively targeting small businesses. Interested companies are requested to submit their capability statements to designated government contacts, Ms. Anna Mallett and Ms. Mar Rodriguez Martinez. The document clarifies that no questions or offers should be submitted at this stage, indicating that it is not a formal proposal request but a preliminary step in identifying potential suppliers. This approach aligns with the government’s strategy to engage small businesses in fulfilling security-related requirements, enhancing national safety initiatives.
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