Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - Security Scanners
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA488726Q0006
- Agency
- Air Education and Training Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Arizona, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Jalen Johnson jalen.johnson.17@us.af.mil (623) 856-2730
- Jacqueline C. Aranda jacqueline.aranda.1@us.af.mil (623) 856-2733
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking quotes for security scanners to support the Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show scheduled for March 20-22, 2026. The procurement specifies an Evolv Express AI Metal Detector (brand name or equal) and includes 65 walk-through metal detectors, 45 security wands, tables, and plastic bowls for personal items screening. The contractor must provide comprehensive event security and screening services for approximately 150,000 daily attendees across five parking locations and two entry inspection points, with setup beginning March 20 and teardown completing March 23. Offerors must submit a full Capabilities statement to demonstrate technical acceptability, and evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-2. The quote submission deadline is January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST, with all quotes required to remain valid through March 14, 2026.
This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a NAICS code of 334511 and a size standard of 1,350 employees. The contractor must be a qualified Event Security Company with demonstrated experience managing large events exceeding 100,000 attendees and must comply with the Luke AFB Air Show 2026 Memorandum of Understanding regarding prohibited items. The solicitation does not provide a specific award value or budget range. Key operational requirements include providing 65 AI metal detectors and 45 security wands across 45 screening lanes, overnight security for off-base equipment, transportation, labor, travel, setup, calibration, training, and teardown services. The place of performance is Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, with the complete performance period spanning March 18-23, 2026. The government has noted that funds are not presently available for this effort and reserves the right to cancel the solicitation before or after the closing date without obligation to reimburse offerors for any costs.
Notice text
Luke AFB is posting this Request for Quote (RFQ) for security scanners for the Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show:
Brand Name or Equal: Evolv Express (AI Metal Detector).
The project's scope consists of: the vendor setting up from March 20, operations from March 21-22, and removal/tear down from March 23, as stated in the PWS. Please review all documents attached to this RFQ for more information.
Evaluation Criteria is listed within clause 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. All offerors must provide a full Capabilities statement in order for the Governement to determine Technical Acceptabilitty.
Quote Submission Deadline (01/12/2026): The deadline to submit a quote in response to this RFQ is January 12th, 2026 @ 1500 EST. Interested vendors must submit their proposal to the POCs via email by this deadline to be considered for award.
Quotes that are submitted must be valid through March 14th, 2026.
Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Scanners - RFI Log.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Performance Work Statement - Air Show Scanners - 06 Sep 2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - FA488726Q0006.pdf | ||
| Anti-Terrorism Pamphlet.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - Security Scanners | Solicitation | |
| Luke Air Force Base 2026 Air Show - Security Scanners | Pre-Solicitation |
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