SAM #FA480326SS001

Industry Input Sought for c-sUAS Sunshade Netting System at Shaw AFB

This opportunity seeks industry input for the installation of a counter small unmanned aircraft system (c-sUAS) double-net system at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Combat Command, 20th Contracting Squadron (FA4803 20 CONS LGCA) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of a double-layered netting system to enclose a single aircraft sunshade - System designed to prevent small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) intrusions - Key technical requirements: - No drilling into pavement allowed - Manual operability for entry/exit - Netting must be UV-resistant, moisture-resistant, fire-retardant, and have a minimum 5-year lifespan - Netting must be #36-gauge, withstand winds up to 110 mph, and have maximum 9-inch square gaps - Must fit bay dimensions: 65 ft width, 25 ft clearance height, 60 ft depth - Must allow selective entry/exit of aircraft - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be eligible for access to military installations - Installation must not damage existing pavement - Durability and safety standards are emphasized (wind, fire, UV, moisture resistance) - Opportunity is open to various small business categories - Place of Performance: - Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

Description

1.0 Description & Purpose

The 20th Contracting Squadron is issuing this Sources Sought notice as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in installing a counter small unmanned aircraft system (c-sUAS) double-net system around an existing aircraft sunshade. 

The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of the capabilities, capacity, and qualifications of various members of industry, including Small Businesses, 8(a) firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), HUBZone firms, and Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB).

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for market research purposes only. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.

2.0 Requested Information

Interested parties should provide a capability statement that demonstrates their ability to meet the requirements described in this post. The statement should include:

A brief description of your solution and how it meets the attached requirements document. Please include the period of performance required from date of award to work completion.  Summaries of past projects of a similar nature, including the installation of anti-drone netting or barriers Confirmation of your ability to install a system based on the provided dimensions and site constraints. Confirmation that you are a US based company able to gain access to military installations. 

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