EOU Sunshades Creech AFB

The Contract F4FANG6133A001 for the Experimental Operations Unit at Creech AFB requires the design, supply, and construction of four new shade structures with four aircraft parking bays each, to be installed on the south ramp west of existing structures on the airfield’s parking apron in Indian Springs, Nevada. Concurrently, four existing sunshades must be relocated and reoriented to align with the new structures, and a fifth sunshade must be demolished. Each new structure must incorporate LED lighting with a 12-hour battery backup powered by a photovoltaic array, along with conduit, copper wiring, service power outlets, a service panel, Una-strut support assembly, and a solar-powered obstruction light. All designs must adhere to specified aesthetic standards including tapered I-beam girders and Frazee Paint #213 Travatan finish, and comply with structural codes including UFC 3-301-01, IBC 2018, ASCE 7-16, and AISC standards to withstand 110 MPH sustained winds. The contractor must deliver progressive design drawings, redline construction documents, and stamped as-built AutoCAD and PDF record drawings, along with a comprehensive Operations and Maintenance Manual detailing materials, fasteners, and torque specs, and submit required FAA Form 7460-1 notifications. The project is subject to a 210-day performance period from notice to proceed, with 90 days allocated for design and 120 days for construction. The solicitation is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 332312, size standard: 500 employees), requiring offerors to self-certify as a small business and provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the designated point of contact by the deadline of August 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT, with no submissions accepted through SAM.gov. Evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring only a pass-fail technical assessment and full, accurate line-item pricing with no trade-offs between cost and non-cost factors. All work must occur at Creech AFB under strict security protocols, including mandatory security clearances for personnel, no weapons on base, no photography on the flight line, and FOD mitigation