355 SFS Portable Vehicle Barriers
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Air Combat Command issued a sole-source justification on June 23, 2026 for the 355th Security Forces Squadron to procure Archer 1200 portable vehicle barriers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC; quotes are not being accepted. The 355 SFS at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base requires the Archer 1200 barriers and associated accessories to prevent unauthorized vehicle access at installation entry control points and provide rapidly deployable vehicle denial capability in support of force protection operations.
Meridian is the sole manufacturer and patent holder of the Archer 1200 system; the company certifies it does not authorize third-party distributors. The barrier is a portable anti-ram system requiring no electricity, hydraulics, or forklifts, designed for one-person deployment and repositionable as mission requirements change. The Archer 1200 is manufactured in the United States using American-made steel and has been tested to MASH, ASTM, PAS 68, and IWA14 standards, with stopping power certified at 30 mph within 14 feet and ballistic protection to .50 caliber NATO ammunition.
The procurement includes six Archer 1200 barriers (painted traffic orange), three field tow bars, three 4-foot arrestor cables, six wayfinding frames, six caution-stop-time signs, and shipping to Davis-Monthan AFB. The contracting activity is 355 CONS. The justification was signed June 22, 2026 in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
Notice text
Intent to sole source to Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC for Archer 1200 Barriers. This is not a solicitation and quotes are not being accepted at the moment.
The 355th Security Forces Squadron (355 SFS) requires the procurement of Archer 1200 Mobile Vehicle Barriers and associated accessories to support installation force protection operations. The barriers will be utilized to prevent unauthorized vehicle access at installation entry control points and provide Security Forces personnel with a rapidly deployable vehicle denial capability. This requirement supports the force protection mission of the 355th Security Forces Squadron by providing personnel with an additional capability to prevent unauthorized vehicle access to the installation. The barriers will enhance installation security and assist in protecting personnel, facilities, and resources from potential vehicle threats.
The Archer 1200 Barrier is a portable anti-ram vehicle barrier that requires no electricity, hydraulics, or forklifts for operation. The system is designed for one-person deployment and may be repositioned as mission requirements dictate. The requiring activity identified the Archer 1200 Barrier as the product that best satisfies operational requirements. The barriers will be delivered in accordance with the approved requirement package and salient characteristics.
See below for item specifics:
CLIN0001 - AB1200, Meridian Archer 1200 Barrier (Painted RAL 2009-Traffic Orange) (6 EA)
CLIN0002 - AFTB001, Archer Field Tow Bar (3 EA)
CLIN0003 - AACN4F022, 4' Arrestor Cable 2.0 (3 EA)
CLIN0004 - AMB1200WS, Wayfinding Frame (6 EA)
CLIN0005 - WF2STP, Caution-Stop-Time (6 EA)
CLIN0006 - Shipping and Handling to Davis-Monthan AFB 85707 (1 LO)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SS-BNO JA - Portable Vehicle Barriers.pdf | ||
| Sole Source Letter from Manufacturer - Davis-Monthan.pdf |
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