Manufacturing and Installation of Aircraft Sunshades
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The United States Air Force, through the 412th Maintenance Group at Edwards Air Force Base in California, is conducting market research to identify capable contractors for the manufacturing and installation of aircraft sunshades. The scope of work encompasses the full lifecycle of sunshade systems, including design of structural components, foundations, lighting, superstructures, and fabric covers, as well as site preparation, installation, and lightning protection. Contractors must supply all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the project in accordance with the detailed Statement of Work. This effort is critical to supporting operational readiness and aircraft protection at the installation. Interested parties are required to submit a Capabilities Statement detailing their company information, including name, address, Point of Contact, telephone, and email, along with their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Respondents must also declare their business size and any applicable socio-economic certifications under the NAICS code 624221, and provide a clear summary of their relevant experience with similar aircraft sunshade projects, including any prior federal contracts. Responses must be emailed to Susana Dryer and Wendell Brown Jr. no later than 3:30 PM Pacific Time on 19 August 2026 to be considered for this sources sought notice, which is aimed at determining industry capability and interest ahead of potential future procurement actions.
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Place of Performance
Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
This is a Sources Sought in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sources to provide the manufacturing and installation of aircraft sunshades. The Contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the installation of aircraft sunshades described below. The work to be accomplished includes the following: Design of structure, design of structural foundations, design of lighting, superstructure, fabric cover, site preparation, site improvements, sunshade installation, and lightning protection.
This effort is in support of the 412th Maintenance Group, Edwards AFB, CA.
2. Requirements
• See Statement of Work
3. Requested Information
Interested parties are requested to submit a Capabilities Statement that clearly demonstrates their ability to perform the requirements stated above. Responses should include the following information:
- Company Information: Company name, address, Point of Contact (POC) name, title, telephone number, and email address.
- Identifiers: Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Business Size/Socio-Economic Status: Indicate business size and any applicable socio-economic designations (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business) under the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code [Insert NAICS Code, e.g., 238990 or 332311].
- Capabilities & Experience: A brief description of your company's capabilities, facilities, and previous experience on similar projects involving aircraft sunshade design, fabrication, and installation. Include contract numbers if past work was performed for the Federal Government.
4. Response Instructions
Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Susana Dryer, at susana.dryer@us.af.mil and Wendell Brown at wendell.brown.2@us.af.mil no later than 3:30 PM Pacific Time on 19 August 2026.
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