Nellis AFB 2025 Air Show Security Equipment
ID: FA4861-25-R-SECURITYType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- ALARM, SIGNAL, AND SECURITY DETECTION SYSTEMS (W063)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide security equipment for the 2025 Aviation Nation Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, scheduled for April 4-6, 2025. The contractor will be responsible for supplying advanced security screening equipment, including specialized detection towers and handheld wands, capable of processing 3,600 attendees per hour while ensuring the detection of prohibited items. This procurement is critical for maintaining a secure environment for an expected 200,000 attendees at a major public event. Interested parties should contact SrA Carlos Burnes at carlos.burnes@us.af.mil or call 652-7022 for further details, as this opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a security contract to support the 2025 Aviation Nation Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base, scheduled for April 4-6, 2025, which is expected to attract approximately 200,000 attendees. The contractor must supply advanced security screening equipment that allows for expedited participant flow and precise detection of prohibited items. This includes specialized detection towers and handheld wands, ensuring a processing speed of 3,600 persons per hour. Key responsibilities of the contractor comprise setup and teardown of equipment, provision of power sources, daily equipment training for security forces, and maintaining operational readiness throughout the event. The contractor must also manage lodging and transportation for their team, as well as report any incidents. They are required to conduct background checks for personnel accessing Nellis AFB and maintain liability insurance. In summary, the SOW emphasizes the need for a highly efficient, technical security solution for a major public event, detailing contractor obligations, performance timelines, and safety requirements to ensure a secure environment for attendees.
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