Tower Shades ESP

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the 424th Air Base Squadron, is seeking procurement and installation of FAA-compliant retractable tinted window shades for the Air Traffic Control Tower Cab located at Ramstein, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The window shades must be custom-fitted to specific dimensions ranging from 3660mm at the top to 3300mm at the bottom, feature AR760 daylight filter material, stainless steel wire rope-guided bottom bars, and a specialized ATCT bottom bar design, all in strict accordance with a salient characteristics document that serves as the mandatory technical specification. Proposals will be evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning the contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced offeror whose submission meets all minimum technical requirements; any proposal failing to satisfy these specifications will be rejected regardless of cost. The solicitation number is F3N6086076A901, with responses due by August 11, 2026, and the anticipated award date is pending receipt of funding. The place of performance is Ramstein, and delivery must be made to the 424th Air Base Squadron; administrative correspondence is handled through the contracting office in APO, AE, 09021-3076. A 36-month on-site warranty is preferred but not mandatory. The acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and applicable Free Trade Agreements under FAR 52.225-5, meaning products must originate from or be substantially transformed in eligible countries. No set-aside provisions apply, and small business or socioeconomic certifications are not required. Packaging, marking, labeling, barcoding, inspection procedures, FOB terms, invoicing details, and formal contract clauses beyond those referenced have not been specified and are expected to be defined in the salient characteristics document, which is not fully accessible in this pre-solicitation notice. All responsible sources may submit quotations, but only those meeting the technical standards will be considered for award.