Vinyl Shelters / Sunshades

The United States Air Force is conducting market research (Sources Sought) to identify qualified vendors capable of designing, fabricating, and installing four large aircraft sunshades on Ramp 7 at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The contractor must provide full‑service delivery—including structural design, engineered foundations (if needed), steel‑frame fabrication, flame‑retardant fabric covers, LED lighting, GFCI‑protected power outlets, lightning protection, site preparation, safety barricades, and compliance with numerous Air Force, FAA, and environmental regulations. The effort includes obtaining dig permits, coordinating with base safety and environmental personnel, and providing a ten‑year warranty on the sunshades. Responses are limited to a capabilities statement submitted by 28 August 2026. • Scope: Design, manufacture, and install four prefabricated sunshades (190 ft clear span, 25 ft high, 90 ft long). • Required deliverables: engineered drawings, material samples, warranty, lighting and power installations, lightning protection, safety plans, and environmental compliance documentation. • Location: Edwards AFB, CA (Ramp 7, 412th Maintenance Group). • Key constraints: Must meet UFC, MIL‑STD, FAA, and seismic/ wind load standards; obtain dig permits; adhere to hazardous material, asbestos, lead, and wildlife protection rules. • Submission: Capabilities statement via email to Contracting Officer Susana Dryer (and copy to Wendell Brown) no later than 11:00 AM PT, 28 Aug 2026.