Laughlin AFB Sunshade Hail Screens CSO
ID: FA3099-24-S-0001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3099 47 CONF CCLAUGHLIN AFB, TX, 78843-5101, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER AIRFIELD STRUCTURES (Y1BZ)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fb79008320934f67a0dced117d565c29/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force's 47th Contracting Flight, is soliciting proposals for the design and installation of hail screens at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) in Texas. This Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) aims to enhance aircraft protection during severe weather by seeking innovative solutions that can be implemented on existing aircraft structures, specifically for T-1 and T-6 sunshade structures. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, and supervision to ensure the successful completion of the project, with contract values anticipated between $150,000 and $250,000 based on the proposals' innovation and cost-effectiveness. Interested parties should submit their proposals, including a detailed white paper and pitch deck, by the continuous solicitation deadline of February 11, 2025, and may contact TSgt Benjamin M. Sanders at benjamin.sanders.2@us.af.mil or Charles M Frerich at charles.frerich@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    TSgt Benjamin M. Sanders
    (830) 298-4642
    benjamin.sanders.2@us.af.mil
    Charles M Frerich
    (830) 298-5270
    charles.frerich@us.af.mil
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    Laughlin AFB Commercial Solutions Opening v3.docx
    The 47th Contracting Flight (47 CONF) of the Air Force is conducting a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to seek innovative solutions for Sun Shade Hail Screens at Laughlin AFB, Texas. This effort aims to obtain technologies that address specific needs and enhance mission capabilities for aircraft protection during severe weather. Offerors can submit proposals via a two-step process: initial white papers and subsequent virtual pitches. Successful proposals will potentially receive contracts from $150,000 to $250,000, based on demonstrated innovation, technical merit, and cost-effectiveness. Proposals must include a cover letter, a detailed white paper outlining technical solutions, and a pitch deck for live presentations. Important proposal elements include company credentials, pricing details, and compliance with government regulations. The contractor will be responsible for designing, providing materials, and installing hail screens that resist hail penetration and withstand high winds. The solicitation emphasizes the need for commercial solutions while ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. This CSO exemplifies the Air Force's approach to fostering innovation through competitive procedures, aiming to procure effective solutions for real-world challenges faced at AETC bases.
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