AFRL SALSSA Badge Reader update and components

The contract titled AFRL SALSSA Badge Reader Update and Components, under solicitation number FA9401Q260016, seeks a qualified vendor to install an additional badging system at the Starfire Optical Range to support the construction expansion of the SALSSA building. The system must incorporate the Hirsch Access Control System, which is required to integrate seamlessly with the existing access infrastructure currently in use at Building 66048 to ensure consistent and secure badge-based entry for personnel across buildings and rooms. All associated components, including keypads, scramble pads, and above-door motion sensors, must be fully compatible with the Hirsch system to maintain operational continuity and security protocols. The effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance physical security and access management in alignment with ongoing facility upgrades. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 561621, exclusively available to small businesses, as designated by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with responses due by July 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The performance location is Road Forks, New Mexico, with the contracting office located at Kirtland Air Force Base, NM. The contracting activity is managed by the Department of Defense under office FA9401 377 Msg Pk. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Kristie Netzer, reachable via email at kristie.netzer@us.af.mil or phone at 505-846-1142. The contract is categorized as a combined action and requires adherence to all federal acquisition regulations regarding small business participation and system integration standards.