Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - Security Scanners
ID: FA488726Q0006Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4887 56 CONS CCLUKE AFB, AZ, 85309-1217, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (6350)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting quotes for security scanners for the Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show, specifically requiring 65 Evolv Express AI Metal Detectors and 45 security wands. The procurement aims to ensure effective screening and security for approximately 150,000 attendees over the event dates of March 20-22, 2026, with responsibilities including setup, operation, and teardown of equipment, as well as overnight security for off-base equipment. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by January 12, 2026, at 1500 EST, and ensure their quotes remain valid through March 14, 2026. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact 2d Lt Jalen Johnson at jalen.johnson.17@us.af.mil or Jacqueline Aranda at jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil.

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    The AF Eagle Eyes Program outlines categories of suspicious activity to enhance security for DoD personnel, facilities, and forces. Key behaviors include acquisition of expertise in unusual capabilities, unauthorized intrusions, eliciting sensitive information, expressed threats, suspicious flyovers or landings, materials acquisition or storage (e.g., precursor chemicals), misrepresentation of affiliation, recruiting activities posing a threat, sabotage/tampering/vandalism, surveillance, testing or probing security, theft/loss/diversion of DoD property, and discovery of weapons/explosives. The program also flags unexplained absences of international military students. To report suspicious activity, individuals are encouraged to use the SALUTE acronym (Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment) to provide detailed observations. The Giant Voice mass notification system at Luke Air Force Base complements these efforts by alerting personnel to emergencies like attacks or natural disasters. The overall purpose is to foster vigilance and timely reporting to prevent threats.
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for an Event Security Company to provide air show scanning services for the Luke Days 2026 at Luke Air Force Base. The contractor will be responsible for providing screening and security for approximately 150,000 daily attendees from March 20 to March 22, 2026. This includes furnishing and deploying 65 walk-through metal detectors and 45 wands for 45 screening lanes across five parking locations and two entry inspection points. The chosen company must have experience running Entry Point Inspection Points (EPIP) and searching patrons at events exceeding 100,000 attendees. The contractor will also handle equipment setup on March 20 and tear-down on March 23, and provide overnight security for off-base equipment. Compliance with the Luke AFB Air Show 2026 MOU regarding contraband is mandatory.
    The document is a Request for Information (RFI) log, specifically Solicitation #FA488725Q0022, detailing questions submitted by Strategic Bridgeway LLC to the government regarding a contract (TBD) on January 6, 2026. The questions primarily concern the Performance Work Statement for an event security requirement, likely an air show. Key government success factors for the air show include public safety, crowd flow management, and scanner accuracy. The government noted budget as a common issue leading to technically unacceptable past proposals. They are particularly focused on
    This government solicitation (FA488726Q0006) is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide security scanners and related services for the 56th Fighter Wing Air Show at Luke AFB, Arizona. The requirement includes 65 Evolv Express AI Metal Detectors, 45 security wands, tables, plastic bowls, and comprehensive services such as transportation, labor, overnight security, travel, setup, calibration, and tear down from March 18-23, 2026. The solicitation details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, emphasizing electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and compliance with numerous regulations, including those concerning small business programs, labor standards, and supply chain security. Unique Item Identification (IUID) and health and safety requirements are also outlined.
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