CLASS EPF SOLASFE ANTI-GLARE SUNSCREENS INSTALL

Solicitation N3220519Q6801, issued by the Military Sealift Command under the Department of Defense, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement and installation of SOLASAFE anti-glare silver sunscreens. The project covers the Navigation Bridge and Helicopter Control Station for USNS vessels T-EPF 11, 12, 13, and 14. All work is to be performed at the Austal USA Shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, with a notional performance period spanning from October 2019 through January 2022. The contract structure consists of a firm-fixed-price base period and three options, with awards based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable criteria. Technical requirements include the installation of ABS Type Approved blinds and the completion of site surveys to verify exact measurements. Contractors must adhere to strict reporting standards via ECMRA and sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement to access restricted government technical data and detailed drawings. The procurement process has undergone multiple revisions to the sources sought and response deadlines to ensure comprehensive bidding. Interested offerors are also required to provide representations regarding federal tax liabilities and felony convictions as part of the submission process.