Air Traffic Control Tower Window Shades

1. This Sources Sought is issued for informational and planning purposes. The Air Force is conducting market research and desires input from industry to assist in requirements planning. The information requested by this synopsis will be used within the Air Force to facilitate the decision making process and will not be disclosed outside of the agency. Please note: The Air Force will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request. The 47th Contracting Flight is interested in the identification of capable sources to provide the following Brand Name Item or equal: See-Thru Window Shades, manufactured by Plastic View Inc. Items must be new, not reconditioned or refurbished. Items must be in accordance with Attachment for Airfield Control Tower. Delivery to Laughlin AFB, TX, within approximately 60 days ARO. Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(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. 2. Capability of furnishing the items listed above. Capability information should confirm ability to supply all equipment and installation for the item listed above. The capability package must be clear, concise, and complete. The Air Force is under no obligation to provide feedback to the company, or to contact the company for clarification of any information submitted in response to this request. 3. Identification of business size, and whether currently designated a Small Business as defined the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate categories (small business (SB), small disadvantaged business (SDB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone), 8(a) certified small business, service disabled veteran-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, woman-owned small business). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 337920. Small Business size standard is 500 employees. Small business size standards are published by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and may be found at http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/serv_sstd_tablepdf.pdf. 4. Submission Information: Written response by e-mail or fax is requested. Response should be addressed to SSgt Stephen Kohn, Contract Administrator, via e-mail or fax at stephen.kohn@us.af.mil or (830) 298-4594. Response must be received by this office at or before 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) 23 Aug 2013. This request for information is not a commercial solicitation and the Government will not pay for any information submitted, or for any costs associated with providing the information. 5. Point of Contact: 47 CONF/LGCA, SSgt Stephen Kohn, Contract Administrator, (830) 298-4594, FAX (830) 298-4178, stephen.kohn@us.af.mil or Charles Frerich, Contracting Officer/Team Lead (830) 298-5175, charles.frerich@us.af.mil.. Attachment: Laughlin AFB Airfield Control Tower Shades Specifications