Big Top Cover
ID: FA930125R0003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE

NAICS

Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing (332311)

PSC

AIRCRAFT PROPELLERS AND COMPONENTS (1610)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/06d8a13c42aa498296ebd768fc143aa3/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, California, intends to issue a sole source contract to Big Top Manufacturing for the provision of Sunshades designed to protect aircraft from harsh weather conditions. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.501(a) due to Big Top being the only vendor capable of meeting the specific size and installation requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, which includes the ability to withstand 110MPH winds and seismic loads while ensuring a uniform appearance in accordance with base design standards. The Sunshades are critical for maintaining aircraft in optimal conditions, thereby enhancing the efficiency of ground crew operations and reducing maintenance needs. Interested parties may submit capability statements or inquiries to the primary contact, Cinthia Arias, at cinthia.arias@us.af.mil, or the secondary contact, Eric Romero, at eric.romero.11@us.af.mil, within five calendar days of this notice.

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    Cinthia Arias
    cinthia.arias@us.af.mil
    Eric Romero
    eric.romero.11@us.af.mil
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