OSA Tower Shades
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA480125Q0044
- Agency
- Air Combat Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 337920 Blind and Shade Manufacturing
- PSC
- 7230 Draperies, Awnings, And Shades
- Place of performance
- Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico 88330, United States
- Points of contact
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- SSgt Alex Coulombe alex.coulombe@us.af.mil (575) 572-0183
- Booth Dylan dylan.booth.1@us.af.mil (662) 434-2662
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking to procure 24 transparent plastic window shades (12 upper and 12 lower) for the Air Traffic Control Tower at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The contract includes comprehensive services encompassing materials, fabrication, removal and disposal of existing shades, and installation of new shades that must comply with all FAA requirements, specifically FAA Section 12 24 12 (2012) specifications. The shades must meet stringent technical requirements including blocking 94.9% of sunlight using 5 mil, 3-ply laminated polyester film with specific solar energy and light transmission standards. Work must be completed within 90 calendar days of contract award during non-flying hours (Monday-Friday, 0700-1800L), with coordination required at least 7 days in advance. Proposals are due September 26, 2025, though the government has cautioned that funds are not presently available and reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without reimbursement obligations.
This opportunity is set aside as a Total Small Business procurement under NAICS code 337920 (Blind and Shade Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees, though one document references it as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with four line items covering supply, installation, removal, and disposal of the window shades. Work will be performed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, requiring contractors to provide employee information for security clearance and base access, with personnel capable of climbing 11 flights of stairs and working on narrow window ledges. The performance period extends from October 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026, with the 90-day completion requirement beginning from the contract award date. No incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges are identified in the solicitation materials.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
Notice to Offerors/Suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. This Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Contractor will provide 24 transparent plastic window shades (12 upper and 12 lower) for Holloman AFB, NM Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). Requirement includes all materials, fabrication, removal and disposal, and installation of window shades in compliance with all FAA requirements, to include, but not limited to FAA Section 12 24 12 (2012). Contractor shall read and understand entirety of Statement of Work prior to submitting a quote. Quotes shall dated with a "valid through" date. Contractor shall read entirety of contract and understand all contract terms and conditions.
See attached Statement of Work for approximate dimensions.
Amendments
Statement of Work amended 9/22/25:
Paragraph 15.1 from "Cords shall be color black and of sufficient length to route around stairwell and equipment to cord lock positions whenever required. The cords shall be 9/64 inch diameter rope made of 4.5 Duro Nylon and shall be attached underneath the center of the bottom of the hemline bar." to "Cords, if used, and their rigid shrouds shall be in compliance with all CFR regulations. Color shall be black and of sufficient length to route around stairwell and equipment to cord lock positions whenever required. The cords shall be 9/64 inch diameter rope made of 4.5 Duro Nylon and shall be attached underneath the center of the bottom of the hemline bar."
Paragraph 15.2 added: "Alternate cord installations are authorized be it they comply with all CFR regulations."
Attached 9/23/2025: FAA Section 12 24 12 (2012)
End of amendments.
Update #2 ·
Notice to Offerors/Suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. This Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Contractor will provide 24 transparent plastic window shades (12 upper and 12 lower) for Holloman AFB, NM Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). Requirement includes all materials, fabrication, removal and disposal, and installation of window shades in compliance with all FAA requirements, to include, but not limited to FAA Section 12 24 12 (2012). Contractor shall read and understand entirety of Statement of Work prior to submitting a quote. Quotes shall dated with a "valid through" date. Contractor shall read entirety of contract and understand all contract terms and conditions.
See attached Statement of Work for approximate dimensions.
Amendments
Statement of Work amended 9/22/25:
Paragraph 15.1 from "Cords shall be color black and of sufficient length to route around stairwell and equipment to cord lock positions whenever required. The cords shall be 9/64 inch diameter rope made of 4.5 Duro Nylon and shall be attached underneath the center of the bottom of the hemline bar." to "Cords, if used, and their rigid shrouds shall be in compliance with all CFR regulations. Color shall be black and of sufficient length to route around stairwell and equipment to cord lock positions whenever required. The cords shall be 9/64 inch diameter rope made of 4.5 Duro Nylon and shall be attached underneath the center of the bottom of the hemline bar."
Paragraph 15.2 added: "Alternate cord installations are authorized be it they comply with all CFR regulations."
End of amendments.
Update #1 ·
Notice to Offerors/Suppliers: Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. This Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.
Contractor will provide 24 transparent plastic window shades (12 upper and 12 lower) for Holloman AFB, NM Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). Requirement includes all materials, fabrication, removal and disposal, and installation of window shades in compliance with all FAA requirements, to include, but not limited to FAA Section 12 24 12 (2012). Contractor shall read and understand entirety of Statement of Work prior to submitting a quote. Quotes shall dated with a "valid through" date. Contractor shall read entirety of contract and understand all contract terms and conditions.
See attached Statement of Work for approximate dimensions.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FAA ATCT Window Shade Specifications (Section 12 24 12).pdf | ||
| Statement of Work ATCT Shades - Amended.docx | DOCX document | |
| OSA Tower Shades SoW.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - FA480125Q0044.pdf |
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