Intent to Award Sole Source - ADB Safegate Americas LLC

The U.S. Air Force 436th Contracting Squadron at Dover AFB intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to ADB Safegate Americas LLC for a complete upgrade of the Airfield Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS) from ACE‑2 to ACE‑3. The effort includes delivery, installation, factory acceptance testing, on‑site commissioning, operator training, and provision of as‑built drawings and manuals. The contractor must replace 38 ACE‑2 doors with ACE‑3 doors, calibrate the system, integrate all related airport infrastructure (beacons, generators, ATC equipment), and ensure zero deficiencies at acceptance. The work will be performed during normal duty hours with possible overtime, must comply with Air Force safety, security, and OPSEC requirements, and includes full cleanup of debris. • Upgrade of ALCMS to ACE‑3 at Dover AFB, Delaware • Replacement of 38 ACE‑2 doors with ACE‑3 doors (26 × 5‑step, 12 × 3‑step) • Installation of I/O modules, wiring, and network equipment • Factory Acceptance Test, System Acceptance Test, Operational Readiness Test, and final commissioning • Training for ATC and maintenance personnel (2 ATC sessions, 1 maintenance session) • Delivery of final as‑installed drawings and operator manuals • Compliance with Air Force safety, security, OPSEC, and badge requirements • Deadline for capability response: 11 Sep 2026