# Fall Protection System

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w50s6v26q0002

- Solicitation number: W50S6V26Q0002
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W7MY Uspfo Activity Coang 140 (W50S6V)
- NAICS: 333923 Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3950 Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Colorado
- County: Adams County (FIPS 08001). https://abierto.us/counties/adams-county-co-08001
- First posted: March 20, 2026
- Last posted: April 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d096c90687104573b08dea4410e3fff0/view

## Description

The 140th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Vehicle Management Flight (140 LRS/LGRV) at Buckley Space Force Base requires the acquisition and installation of a permanent, overhead fall protection system for the Refueling Maintenance (RFM) bay. This system is essential to provide a safe and compliant working environment for mechanics performing maintenance on R-11 refueler trucks and other high-profile vehicles.

Refueling Maintenance mechanics are routinely required to work on the top deck of R-11 refueler trucks to service vents, manifolds, and other components. This work surface is at a height exceeding 10 feet above a concrete floor, presenting a significant fall hazard.

To achieve compliance with established safety standards, AFI 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Safety Standard, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations mandate the use of an engineered fall protection system to mitigate the risk of serious injury or death in such circumstances. The current facility configuration lacks a compliant system, creating an unacceptable risk to personnel.

The absence of a compliant fall protection system directly impacts the mission by creating an unsafe working condition that could result in a serious mishap. A fall-related incident would lead to the loss of a skilled technician, a unit safety stand-down, and a subsequent degradation of the 140th Wing's aircraft refueling capabilities.

The installation of a permanent, engineered system is not an enhancement but a fundamental requirement to ensure the safe and uninterrupted execution of the vehicle maintenance mission and to meet all legal and regulatory safety obligations. Please review the solicitiation attachements and follow instructions. Failure to follow provided instructions will make vendors quote be considered unresponsive.

AMENDMENT 001 - The purpose of this amendment is to update the Base Access Form (attachment 04) to the most current version the base is using, CAO 25 March 2026.

AMENDMENT 002 - The purpose of this amendment is to update the Base Access Form (attachment 04) response date to 8 April 2026.

AMENDMENT 003 - The purpose of this amendment is to make minor changes to the salient characteristics (attachment 02)

## Publications

- March 20, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 2c121ea85a894437b665048a327cc44f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c121ea85a894437b665048a327cc44f/view
- March 25, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 5ad3eee06169412685f0726c70774eba. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5ad3eee06169412685f0726c70774eba/view
- March 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice af051478f4414f63ae18a5eca02099b9. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af051478f4414f63ae18a5eca02099b9/view
- April 8, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice a186f906fd9444999fb27e3771cd1438. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a186f906fd9444999fb27e3771cd1438/view
- April 14, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 10c071c35e0c4f77a41e471ad6a4bfc3. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/10c071c35e0c4f77a41e471ad6a4bfc3/view
- April 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due April 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice d096c90687104573b08dea4410e3fff0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d096c90687104573b08dea4410e3fff0/view

## Points of contact

- 140th Contracting Office, 140.WG.MSC@us.af.mil, 7208479498

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