Replace AAS BAK-15 Controls, B2001, B2003
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This contract seeks to replace the outdated radio signal-controlled system operating the BAK-15 barriers on the outer runway at Columbus Air Force Base with a modern fiber-controlled hardwire system, aiming to enhance reliability and operational efficiency. The solicitation, numbered FA302226R0011, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238210, with an estimated value between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and proposals must be submitted electronically by 7:00 PM CST on August 24, 2026. Contractors must first complete Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training and submit a signed MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment to gain access to sensitive documents via SAM.gov, with access granted only after the Contracting Officer’s review. A site visit is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM CST, requiring pre-registration by July 29, 2026, via secure upload of a completed Entry Authorization Listing document; attendees must present a valid REAL ID-compliant photo ID, and drivers must carry a valid license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. All contractors must report to the Columbus AFB Visitors Center early and await a 14th Contracting Squadron representative for escort to the site. Requests for information must be submitted no later than 7:30 AM CST on August 10, 2026. Funds for this contract are not currently available, and the Government’s obligation is contingent upon future appropriation and written confirmation by the Contracting Officer that funds have been made available. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the 14th Contracting Squadron in Columbus, Mississippi, with Julia Burgwinkel as the primary point of contact.
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Columbus, MS, 39710, USASet-Aside
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NOTICE 1: The answers to the RFIs have been posted along with the Site Visit Sign-In Sheet.
NOTE: Contractors/Offerors must complete CUI Training Slides; sign and return the "MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment for Solicitations" attachment to gain access to drawings and other associated CUI documentation. Once the POC has received your signed MFR, please request access to the locked documents through SAM.gov. Your MFR will be reviewed and access to the lock SAM.gov documents will be granted accordingly. Proposals will be submitted electronically.
Description: The goal of this project is to bring the out-of-date control system currently operating the BAK-15 barriers on the outer runway up to date with a modern control system. The intent is to replace the existing radio signal controlled system with a new modern fiber controlled hard wire system.
Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 4 Aug 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please note that registration is required by 7:30 AM CST on 29 Jul 2026. To register, please email the POC requesting a DoD Safe drop-off link to securely upload your completed Entry Authorization Listing (EAL) document (found in the list of SAM.gov attachments). If you do not contact the POC by 7:30 AM CST on 29 Jul 2026, you will not be able to attend the site visit.
Identification: All attendees must bring a valid photo ID. All photo IDs must meet the requirements for "REAL ID."
Vehicle Requirements: If driving on base, please ensure the driver has driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
IMPORTANT: All contractors should arrive at Columbus AFB’s Visitors Center early and wait for a 14th Contracting Squadron representative to arrive and lead them to the site visit location. The representative will leave the visitors’ center at 9:00 AM CST
Additional Info: All RFIs must be submitted NLT 7:30 AM CST, on 10 August 2026.
IAW FAR 36.204(e) - The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
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