SAM #M6700126P0121

Sole-source Big Top shelter siding and installation for MCAS Beaufort

Marine Corps Installations East is procuring siding and installation for aircraft sunshade shelters at MCAS Beaufort, with Big Top Manufacturing identified as the sole-source OEM. - Government buyer: U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Corps Installations East (MCI-East), office M67001 MCI-East; contact named in the attachment: Diana Farnes. End user: MCAS Beaufort. - Prominent OEM: Big Top Manufacturing, whose proprietary shelter framework and tensioning system the panels must fit. - Products and services: 62 OEM-compatible tension-fabric side panels for existing Big Top aircraft sunshade enclosures, plus installation of siding on 62 enclosures. The initial notice also identifies Big Top Shelters, shelter side panel sets, and hot-dip galvanization for an existing shelter; no part numbers or quantities were provided for those items. - Purpose and requirements: The siding is intended to prevent unauthorized UAS access to protected aircraft. Panels must safely integrate with the existing proprietary framework and tensioning system. - Procurement approach: The notice describes a sole-source procurement. Market research found no viable AbilityOne, UNICOR, or GSA Advantage sources; the Government states that a less capable provider could negatively affect operations. - Value information: The initial notice reports an award amount of $980,400; the attachment gives an estimated requirement value of $1,079,600. - Performance: Planned from FY26 through FY27.

Description

Marine Corps Installations East intends to procure Big Top Shelters outlined below, on a sole source basis from Big Top Manufacturing, LLC. in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul Part 5.301.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 314910 with 500 emp. size standard.

Usage of a less capable provider in place of Big Top Manufacturing, LLC. would result in significant negative operational impacts to MCAS Beaufort. There is a exisiting shelter that requires side panel sets, hot dip galvanization and additional resources.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES, and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notice to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by 30 October 2026.

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