Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - Off-Base Traffic Barricades

Luke Air Force Base, under the Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command, is seeking a contractor to provide off-base traffic control and barricade services for the 2026 Luke Air Force Base Open House/Airshow scheduled for March 21-22, 2026. The procurement encompasses traffic management planning, installation and maintenance of approximately 40 message boards, 60 "No Parking" signs, pedestrian fencing, and traffic barriers across multiple jurisdictions including Maricopa County and the City of Glendale. The contractor must obtain necessary permits, ensure compliance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and provide detailed pricing for traffic control elements including costs per message board, parking sign, barrier, and linear foot of pedestrian fencing. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be posted within seven days of the pre-solicitation notice dated December 19, 2025, with a deadline for proposal submission on January 12, 2026. Contractors should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System for the full solicitation announcement and be prepared to address environmental compliance, anti-terrorism protocols, and applicable wage determination requirements in their proposals.

This procurement is issued as a Total Small Business Set-aside under NAICS Code 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing), with a size standard of $40,000,000.00, meaning only small businesses meeting this standard are eligible to compete. The statement of work indicates that contractors will be responsible for equipment setup and teardown across multiple roadways and jurisdictional areas, with sustained maintenance requirements throughout the airshow event. Specific wage determination requirements apply to Arizona Maricopa and Pinal Counties, with prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits mandated for all occupational classifications involved in the contract performance. Key government points of contact include Major Robin Walton (Civil Engineering), Lieutenant Nicholas Corral (Security Forces), and Michael Contracting Officer Foster, who can provide clarification on contract requirements. Contractors must also comply with Luke Air Force Base environmental management guidelines, including hazardous material management, dust control, and stormwater pollution prevention protocols during all phases of work.