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ID: FA442725QZ029 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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Description

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

This Sources Sought is to determine the availability of businesses to include small businesses (including the following subsets, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Certified 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Woman Owned Small Businesses) to provide the required products.

This does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought. All costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued.

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The 60th Security Forces Squadron (60 SFS/S-5) requires two (2) handheld explosive trace detection (ETD) devices to enhance base security and ensure compliance with DAFI 31-101, Base Defense Operations, dated 10 September 2024, paragraph 4.6.4., regarding Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) access points. These ETD devices will supplement existing K-9 explosive detection capabilities and provide a critical layer of defense against explosive threats. Rapid and accurate screening of commercial, delivery, and contract vehicles entering the installation is paramount to maintaining a safe and secure environment.

Please see the Statement of Need for more details.

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Respondents are requested to provide the following information to BOTH of the listed Points of Contact on this notice:

1. Business name (official and 'doing business as')
2. Representative name and their contact information (email preferred)
3. CAGE Code/UEI number
4. Business Type and Socioecomoic status (if applicable)
5. Business Size for the listed NAICS code

Any questions regarding this Sources Sought shall be submitted in addition to the information above.

Background
The 60th Security Forces Squadron (60 SFS/S-5) is seeking to enhance base security and ensure compliance with Department of the Air Force Instruction (DAFI) 31-101, Base Defense Operations. The goal of this contract is to procure two handheld explosive trace detection (ETD) devices that will supplement existing K-9 explosive detection capabilities and provide a critical layer of defense against explosive threats, particularly at Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) access points.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide the following:

1. Equipment:
1.1 Two (2) handheld trace detection devices rated for both explosives & drugs.
1.2 Sampling capabilities for solids, powders, and liquids including Nitroaromatics, Nitramines, Nitrate, Esters, HMEs, Inorganic Nitrates, Peroxides, Chlorates-Perchlorates / Fentanyl, Heroin, Meth, Cocaine, Synthetics, THC, CBD, DMT, PCP, LSD, Mushrooms, GHB, Suboxone, Ketamine, Nitazenes, Benzos.
1.3 Must have a <1% or better false positive/false negative rate.
1.4 Must have a reachback and updates clause at no additional cost.
1.5 Must start up in <30 seconds or better.
1.6 Must have zero downtime between tests.
1.7 Must not require calibration.
1.8 Must have a battery life >12 hours.
1.9 Must weigh <1 lb per device.

2. Consumables: must come with two years’ worth of explosive consumables (40K).

3. Operating Temperature: 25°F to 125°F.

4. Electrical requirements: 100-240 VAC.

5. Equipment warranty (4 years) must be included.

6. All freight, handling & labor charges must be included.
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Overview

Agency
Air Mobility Command (AMC) [DoD - USAF]
Response Deadline
April 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 16, 2025, 8:02 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Travis AFB, CA 94535 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1350 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
31%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 5 days, below average for the Air Mobility Command. 99% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Air Force were awarded full & open.
On 4/16/25 Air Mobility Command issued Sources Sought FA442725QZ029 for Explosive Detection Equipment due 4/22/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334511 (SBA Size Standard 1350 Employees).
Primary Contact
Name
SrA Nadine Umunyana   Profile
Email
nadine.umunyana.1@us.af.mil
Phone
(707) 424-7793

Secondary Contact

Name
Ms. Maekyla Rosendo   Profile
Email
maekyla_jane.rosendo.3@us.af.mil
Phone
(707) 424-7728

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AMC > FA4427 60 CONS LGC
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4427
Source Organization Code
500043017
Last Updated
May 7, 2025
Last Updated By
maekyla_jane.rosendo.3@us.af.mil
Archive Date
May 7, 2025