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JB MDL 2025 Open House Air Show - Weapon Detection System   2

ID: FA448425Q0015 • Type: Sources Sought
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Description

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS (Not a Notice of Solicitation)

FA4484-25-WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEMS

The United States Air Force, 87 CONS, Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ is seeking capabilities packages of potential sources, including small business (SB), 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned (SDVO) small businesses that are capable of providing Weapon Detection Systems as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement. Firms that respond shall specify that their services meet the specifications provided in the attachment below and provide detailed information to show clear technical compliance.

Detailed Specifications are listed in the attachment identified below:

All interested firms shall submit a response demonstrating their capability to meet the requirement IAW the attached Performance Work Statement to both Point of Contacts listed below. As stipulated in FAR 15.201, responses to this notice are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No solicitation (Request for Quotes) currently exists; therefore, please do not request a copy of the solicitation. The decision to solicit for a contract shall be solely within the Government's discretion.

The NAICS Code assigned to this acquisition is 561621 Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) with a size standard of $25 million. Firms responding should indicate their size in relation to this size standard, and indicate socio-economic status (SB, 8(a), SDVO, or HUBZone).

Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent action. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be awarded a DoD contract. No set-aside decision has been made. Note that a key factor in determining an acquisition to be a Small Business Set Aside is that small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the effort, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.219-14.

Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. This sources sought notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government reimburse any costs associated with the submission of information in response to this notice. Respondents will not be individually notified of the results of any Government assessments. The Government's assessment of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business program. To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 10 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the respondent to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time.

CAPABILITIES PACKAGE: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their capability to provide the required service. The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.

Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address:

nicholas.brown.72@us.af.mil.

All correspondence sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads FA4484-25-WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEMS . If this subject line is not included, the email may not get through email filters at JB MDL. Filters are designed to delete emails without a subject or with a suspicious subject or attachments. Attachments with files ending in .zip or .exe are not allowable and will be deleted. Ensure only .pdf, .doc,.docx,. xsls or .xls documents are attached to your email. All other attachments may be deleted.

Responses shall be emailed to:

87 CONS

Primary POC TSgt Nicholas Brown

Email: nicholas.brown.72@us.af.mil

Phone: 609-754-4726

and

87 CONS

Secondary POC Patrick Duff

Email: patrick.duff.5@us.af.mil

Phone: 609-754-5937

RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 31 March 2025 BY 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight

Time. Please direct all questions concerning this sources sought to TSgt Nicholas Brown nicholas.brown.72@us.af.mil.

Background
The United States Air Force, specifically the 87th Contracting Squadron at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ, is seeking capabilities packages from potential sources to provide Weapon Detection Systems. The goal of this contract is to enhance security screening processes during the Power in the Pines Open House Airshow scheduled for May 16-18, 2025. The agency aims to ensure safety and security at large public events by implementing advanced detection technologies.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for the procurement, deployment, and operation of a Weapons Detection System that meets the following requirements:
- Provide 21 portable, wire-free weapon detection systems suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
- Ensure minimal disruption to pedestrian flow while maintaining security.
- Identify high-caliber firearms, large metallic threats, and mass casualty weapons.
- Maintain near-zero false alarm rates to ensure smooth operations.
- Operate efficiently without requiring individuals to divest non-threat items.
- Support screening of mobility aids such as wheelchairs and strollers.
- Capable of screening high volumes of individuals and carry-on items (up to 40,000 per hour).
- Provide ongoing maintenance, technical support, and software updates as required.
- Ensure the system is operational at least 95% of the time with minimal downtime for maintenance.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local security regulations.
- Personnel operating the system must be trained and certified by the contractor.
- Data and detection logs must be stored securely; logs of activity during event days shall be provided upon request.
- Report any technical malfunctions or operational inefficiencies to the security lead immediately.
- Ensure an immediate response time for maintenance requests.

Period of Performance
All equipment must be set up and operational no later than 1700L on May 15, 2025. Reconstitution of equipment will begin no earlier than 1700L on May 18, 2025, and must be completed by 2000L on the same day.

Place of Performance
Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, NJ

Overview

Response Deadline
March 31, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
March 27, 2025, 9:06 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Joint Base MDL, NJ 08641 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$25 Million
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
31%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 4 days, below average for the Air Mobility Command.
On 3/27/25 Air Mobility Command issued Sources Sought FA448425Q0015 for JB MDL 2025 Open House Air Show - Weapon Detection System due 3/31/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 561621 and PSC N063.
Primary Contact
Name
TSgt Nicholas Brown   Profile
Phone
(609) 754-4726

Secondary Contact

Name
Patrick S. Duff   Profile
Phone
(609) 754-4852

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > AMC > FA4484 87 CONS PK
FPDS Organization Code
5700-FA4484
Source Organization Code
100258366
Last Updated
April 16, 2025
Last Updated By
nicholas.brown.72@us.af.mil
Archive Date
April 15, 2025