# SAM #FA468626QC011 Procurement and Installation of FAA-Compliant ATC Tower Window Shades at Beale AFB **Buyer:** 9th Contracting Squadron **Posted:** September 15, 2026 **Respond By:** September 21, 2026 **Identifier:** FA468626QC011 **NAICS:** 337920, 238290 This opportunity is for the replacement of Air Traffic Control Tower window shades at Beale Air Force Base, California. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, 9 OSS, Beale Air Force Base Air Traffic Control Tower - Products Requested: - 24 custom-fit transparent plastic window shades for the ATC Tower cab - Material: Plastic-View F-72 SR or FAA-approved equal - Must meet FAA Master Specification Section 12 25 12 and FAA-E-2470b - Key specs: minimum thickness 0.125 mm, smoke gray polyester film, VLT ≤4%, UV transmission ≤2%, TSER ≥60.5%, zero optical distortion - Services Requested: - Turnkey installation including procurement, delivery, site verification, custom mounting hardware, guide assemblies, safe removal and lawful disposal of legacy window coverings and mounting fixtures - Professional installation and clean-up - 5-year manufacturer warranty covering all defects (peeling, bubbling, mechanical failure) - Unique Requirements: - All shades must be FAA-approved and meet strict optical and fire safety standards - Installation must be coordinated within operational safety windows - Legacy shades must be lawfully disposed of off-base - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated, but Plastic-View F-72 SR is referenced as a standard; FAA-approved equals are acceptable - Quantities and line items: - 24 window shades - 1 lot for procurement - 1 job for installation, removal, and warranty - Contract period is from September to November, with installation scheduled in coordination with the government point of contact ### Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

FA468626QC011 is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ).

This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii). A list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure is identified in Attachment 1 - Solicitation, Under Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs. Offerors shall return completed pricing as part of their quote submission.

(iii). Beale Air Force Base (AFB) Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower sunshades are worn and require total replacement due to natural aging and environmental exposure. FAA Order 6480.18 recommends replacement every 5 to 7 years. The existing Beale AFB tower cab shades have not been replaced since 2017 and exhibit advanced material degradation, crazing, and roller tension failure. In accordance with Attachment 2: FAA Master Specification Section 12 25 12 (ATCT Transparent Plastic Window Shades) and FAA-E-2470b, control cab window treatments must maintain optical clarity and uniform light filtering. Continued degradation creates an active flight safety hazard by subjecting air traffic controllers to uncontrolled solar glare and visual impairment during critical flightline operations.

(iv). Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point is identified in Attachment 1 - Solicitation, Under Deliveries or Performance Schedules. Place of Contract Performance: Beale AFB, CA; Period of Performance: All delivery and installation must be completed between 30 September 2026 and 30 November 2026, executed within the operational safety windows specified in the SON.

(v). The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition and the specific evaluation criteria to be included is identified in Attachment 1.

(vi). Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition.

(vii). The Contractor shall provide a minimum five (5) year standard commercial warranty from the date of final Government acceptance covering all manufacturer defects, in accordance with FAA-E-2470b.

(viii). Response Times:
Q&A's are due Thursday, 17 September 2026 @ 10:00AM PST to the POCs listed below.
Offers are due Monday, 21 September 2026 @ 10:00AM PST to the POCs listed below.

The name and telephone number of the individual(s) to contact for information regarding the solicitation is Contracting Officer - Teresa Romig, teresa.romig@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, SrA Ezekiel Onumah, ezekiel.onumah.1@us.af.mil.

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