Cold-Weather-Ready Packaging and Environmental Protection

The contract requires the design and provision of specialized protective packaging and enclosures to safeguard turnstiles operating in the extreme freezing and wet environmental conditions of Southeast Alaska, particularly focusing on preventing water intrusion that could compromise functionality. The solution must ensure reliable operation of turnstile systems in harsh climates where moisture, ice, and low temperatures pose significant risks to mechanical and electronic components. All materials and construction methods must meet rigorous standards for durability, insulation, and sealing under continuous exposure to these elements. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 326199, open exclusively to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, and is managed by the Department of Homeland Security through its Base KETCHIKAN office. Performance is required within the 99901 zip code area, and the contractor must deliver fully tested, field-ready packaging and enclosure systems capable of long-term use without degradation or failure due to environmental stressors.