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Installation of six full-height Turnstiles
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The United States Air Force is conducting a market survey through a Request for Information to identify qualified sources capable of installing six full-height turnstiles at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The requirement involves removing four single full-height turnstiles and two tandem full-height turnstiles while ensuring the new units are fully compatible with the existing Hirsch access control system, though the brand itself is not mandated. The work must be performed at designated locations on Ramp 8 near Buildings 1820 and 1808 and must adhere to strict performance standards including fail-safe operation that allows free exit during power loss, manual override capability, and compliance with federal, DoD, and base-specific regulations such as OSHA, OPSEC, and the Real ID Act. All contractors must remove and properly dispose of the existing units, submit detailed wiring and mechanical schematics, and provide hands-on training to at least 13 Air Force technicians on maintenance and repair procedures within 90 days of contract award. Respondents are required to provide their company name, SAM Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, contact information, a market research quote with full specifications, and their business size classification—specifically indicating whether they qualify as a small business under the 550-employee threshold for NAICS code 339999—or any applicable socioeconomic designation, with this solicitation explicitly designated for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Responses must be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time on May 4, 2026, and are limited to three pages to ensure conciseness and completeness; submissions that do not fully address all requested information will not be considered. The government explicitly states this is a market research initiative and not a solicitation, meaning no contract will be awarded based on responses, and no costs incurred by respondents will be reimbursed. Respondents must also comply with stringent security protocols: all personnel require a background check according to DoDM 5200.08V3 and AFMAN 31-101V3, must obtain either a DBIDS card or Common Access Card to enter the base, complete AT Level I and OPSEC training within specified timeframes, and abide by the prohibition of weapons on installation. Any suspicious activity or mishaps must be reported immediately, and training records must be maintained and available for government review. The contracting office is located at Edwards AFB, California, and while no formal evaluation factors, payment terms, or award criteria are
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Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Description(s): REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR Removing/replaceing 4 single full height turnstiles, and 2 tandem full height turnstiles.
THIS IS A MARKET SURVEY FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPISIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS IS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS (SMALL BUSINESS, LARGE BUSINESS, ETC.). PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST.
1. Purpose.
This is a Request for Information in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources for installation of six full-height turnstiles.
2. Requirement.
This acquisition anticipates seeking a contractor who can provide installation of six full-height turnstiles at Edwards AFB. The requirement consists of the following services:
Remove/replace 4 single full height turnstiles, and 2 tandem full height turnstiles (Note:It is not a requirement to have HIRSCH Brand, however it is a requirement that the turnstiles are compatible with the existing Hirsch access control system that are installed on the existing turnstiles.
***PLEASE SEE ATTACHED PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)***
3. Information requested.
The Government requests interested offerors that can fully support this requirement furnish the following information:
1. Company name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI) and Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone numbers and e-mail addresses.
2. Information should include a market research quote identifying all specifications for each line item. The information package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request.
3. Identification of business size (small or large) and identify the socioeconomic disadvantaged category, as defined the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19 and currently listed in the System for Award Management (SAM). Small business size standards are published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and may be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support-table-size-standards .The potential North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes assigned to this procurement is 339999 “All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing”. The Small Business Size Standards in number of employees is 550.
4. Any other information deemed useful to the Air Force. Information packages should be limited to no more than 3 pages.
4. Inquiries.
Any qualified and interested companies responding to this announcement must be able to support all areas. NO partial support responses from industry will be accepted.
The due date and time for responses to this synopsis is 10:00am Pacific Standard Time on 04 May 2026.
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