Wrong Way Sensor Replacement

This Department of the Air Force memorandum is a base access request form for a site visit related to the "Wrong Way Sensor Replacement" contract at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) in South Carolina. Submitted by the sponsor, Senior Airman (SrA) Michael Treaster of the 20th Contracting Squadron, the request seeks base-wide access on July 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to inspect the barrier systems located at all three gates. The document outlines the responsibilities of the sponsor, which include ensuring visitors possess Real ID-compliant identification, managing the return or deactivation of Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) passes, and submitting necessary scanned documentation for non-U.S. citizens prior to visiting the Visitor Control Center (VCC). It also specifies that the completed form must be sent from a government email to designated 20th Security Forces Squadron (20 SFS/S-5V) personnel. The collected personal information is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 and is utilized strictly for conducting criminal background checks to determine base access.

This Department of the Air Force memorandum is a base access request form for a site visit related to the "Wrong Way Sensor Replacement" contract at Shaw Air Force Base (AFB) in South Carolina. Submitted by the sponsor, Senior Airman (SrA) Michael Treaster of the 20th Contracting Squadron, the request seeks base-wide access on July 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM to inspect the barrier systems located at all three gates. The document outlines the responsibilities of the sponsor, which include ensuring visitors possess Real ID-compliant identification, managing the return or deactivation of Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) passes, and submitting necessary scanned documentation for non-U.S. citizens prior to visiting the Visitor Control Center (VCC). It also specifies that the completed form must be sent from a government email to designated 20th Security Forces Squadron (20 SFS/S-5V) personnel. The collected personal information is protected under the Privacy Act of 1974 and is utilized strictly for conducting criminal background checks to determine base access.

This federal solicitation amendment (Amendment 0001) for solicitation FA480326Q0059 is issued by the 20th Contracting Squadron (20 CONS) at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. The primary purpose of the amendment is to schedule a site visit, extend key deadlines, and update administrative contact information. Key changes and provisions detailed in the amendment include: - **Site Visit:** Scheduled for July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. - **Questions Deadline:** Extended to August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. - **Proposal Due Date:** Extended to August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST (changed from May 1, 2026). - **Administrative Updates:** The Point of Contact (POC) for inspection, acceptance, and delivery has been updated from Veronica Mack to David Holt. - **Submission Requirements:** Instructions to offerors (under FAR 52.212-1 Deviation) require a firm-fixed-price quote for CLIN 0001 (covering all labor, materials, equipment, sensor removal/disposal, installation, and testing), technical descriptive literature, a proposed delivery timeline, active SAM.gov registration, and a signed SF1449 acknowledging all amendments. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days.

The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 20th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) under solicitation number FA480326Q00590001 for a Wrong Way Sensor Replacement project. The procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 561621 (Security Systems Services), with a size standard of $25 million. The selected contractor will provide all-inclusive firm-fixed pricing (CLIN 0001) for the removal, disposal, installation, and testing of a wrong-way detection system at Shaw AFB, in accordance with the Statement of Work. The performance period is 60 calendar days from the date of award. Key solicitation milestones include: - Site Visit: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. - Contractor Questions Deadline: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. - Quote Submission Deadline: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Submissions must include technical literature demonstrating compliance, a proposed delivery timeline, contractor SAM.gov registration details, and a signed SF1449 form. Quotes must remain valid for 60 days. The Government will evaluate offers based on technical acceptability and price, sorting bids from lowest to highest price and reviewing the first five for acceptability before proceeding to larger blocks if necessary.

The solicitation FA480326Q0059 is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Department of the Air Force for the replacement of a Wrong Way Detection System at Shaw Air Force Base. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small businesses, with a NAICS code of 561621 and a size standard of USD 25,000,000.00. The project requires the contractor to provide firm-fixed pricing for all labor, materials, equipment, removal/disposal of old sensors, installation, and testing as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Key dates include a contractor questions cutoff on April 24, 2026, and a quote submission deadline on May 1, 2026. Offers will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price, with the Government assessing the lowest-priced offers first. The contract specifies compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and mandates adherence to health and safety regulations on Government installations, as well as requirements for contractor access to Air Force installations. An ombudsman is available for concerns that cannot be resolved by the contracting officer.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for replacing existing Wrong Way Detection System sensors at designated Access Control Points (ACPs) at Shaw AFB. The project involves removing current sensors and installing upgraded, compatible Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) replacements. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, and equipment, and integrate the new sensors using existing infrastructure without any system redesign, construction, excavation, or installation of new infrastructure. The system must maintain its current operational capability, including detecting wrong-way entry and transmitting signals to existing control systems for audible and visual alerts. Work will be performed at the Main Gate, 441 Gate, and Sumter Gate during normal business hours. The contractor is responsible for functional testing, providing manufacturer documentation, basic operation guidance, and a minimum one-year warranty. Constraints include no trenching, excavation, new conduit installation, or system redesign. The period of performance is 60 days after receipt of order.

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