Remove and Replace Current Industrial Awnings

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is conducting market research for the procurement of newly manufactured industrial awnings to replace current awnings at the United States Naval Academy Waterfront facility in Annapolis, Maryland. The project involves recovering approximately 80 linear feet of quarter barrel awnings on Building 66 using square tube aluminum frames and Sunbrella fabric, removing and replacing the canopy on Building 294NS, and removing and custom manufacturing two new entry canopies for Building 66 using mill finish steel or square tube aluminum. This Sources Sought Request for Information is classified under NAICS Code 238390 for Other Building Finishing Contractors with a size standard of $19 million. Interested contractors must submit five-page capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the required supplies and services, including company details, business size classification, SAM registration status, technical expertise, and potential teaming arrangements. The original deadline was August 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST, but an amended notice extended the response deadline to August 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST, with submissions to be sent to keisha.o.gordon-blair.civ@us.navy.mil referencing solicitation number N00161USNAAWNINGS.

This procurement opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors regardless of size. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the NAICS size standard of $19 million provides context for the potential scope of work. The project requires all equipment to be delivered and assembled by September 30, 2025, establishing a tight timeline for completion once a contract is awarded. Contractors are required to use Sunbrella fabrics for the awnings, which must provide UV protection, fade resistance, mold and mildew resistance, and water resistance. The work involves multiple buildings and structures at the Naval Academy Waterfront, with specific linear footage requirements totaling approximately 80 feet for the quarter barrel awnings on Building 66 alone.