# Notice of Contract Action - Big Top Manufacturing Inc - Sunshades Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/f1s0an4142a001 - Solicitation number: F1S0AN4142A001 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was July 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA9302 Aftc PZZ (FA9302) - NAICS: 332311 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing - Product or service code: 5410 Prefabricated and Portable Buildings - Place of performance: Edwards, California - County: Kern County (FIPS 06029). https://abierto.us/counties/kern-county-ca-06029 - First posted: July 10, 2024 - Last posted: July 10, 2024 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/78818789ebf84617a6caab036d962949/view ## Description **Notice Type:** Notice of Contract Action – Big Top Manufacturing – Sunshade. **Justification, Statutory Authority:** FAR 13.501(a) – 41 USC 1901- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. **Contract Award Date:** **TBD Contract Award Number:** **TBD Synopsis:** The United States Air Force Test Center/Directorate of Contracting (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB, CA intends to issue a sole source contract to Big Top Manufacturing, 3255 US Highway 19 N, Perry, Florida 32347 for there Sunshades for use at Edwards AFB. The contract will be executed by means of other than full and open competition, due to Big Top being the only capable vendor of providing the needed size and installation procedures stated in the Statement of Work. Big Top also has a service contract in place to maintain the stated Sunshade. Big Top manufacturing has proven to be a consistent and reliable vendor in previous acquisitions as they have many Sunshades on Edwards AFB. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is 41 USC 1901 - FAR 13.501(a) Supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of a major system or highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in- (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition; or (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Sunshade shelter will protect aircrafts from harsh weather conditions. The Sunshades will need to withstand 110MPH sustained winds, seismic loads, and structure cover color in accordance with Edwards AFB Design Standards. Keeping the aircrafts away from extreme temperatures or sandstorms will reduce the need for maintenance. The Sunshade shelter provide a controlled environment for the maintenance and repairs. It will be beneficial in these weather conditions improving the efficiency and effectiveness of ground crew operations. Big Top Manufacturing Inc. has a strong presence of sunshade shelters on Edwards AFB and has developed consistency, priority acquisition, and congruency across these sunshades. The upkeep and maintenance of all sunshade’s facilities are added to our JT4 contract. Given their existing experience with similar sunshades, our service contractor, JT4, possesses all the necessary documentation and PMI's readily available within their systems This existing familiarity allows JT4 to commence conducting PMI's as soon as the new sunshades is complete, streamlining the process. Potentially switching to a different brand of Sunshade would result into duplication of costs that are not expected to be recovered. JT4 currently has a contract in place to service the other Big Top Shelters located on Edwards AFB. Awarding to another brand or company would require another service contract to maintain the shelter. This could also potentially result in JT4 requiring different equipment or tools to perform this maintenance which would be another cost resulting in the new brand. Big Top Manufacturing's Shelters are also required to keep congruency with existing shelters. As stated previously Big Top currently has many Sunshades located on Edwards AFB. Keeping with the same type of shelter allows congruency with the service contracts and with the installation processes. Congruency allows for quicker installation and maintenance as these procedures have been established and refined with the previous shelters in use with the 412th MXG, 418th and 461st. The Government requests that initial feedback, comments, and questions be submitted no later than six (6) calendar days (July 16th at 12pm PDT) from the date of this notice posted to www.beta.SAM.gov. In accordance with leeway permitted by FAR 13.501(a)(iii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. Please submit all questions, comments and feedback regarding this EW Turntable Controls Hardware and Upgrade via e-mail to the following Points of Contact: **Mr. Adam R. Confer, Contract Officer, Phone:** **661-277-3932, Email:** **Adam.Confer.2@us.af.mil Mr. Abel Alcantar, Contract Specialist, Phone:** **661-527-3531, Email:** abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil No telephone responses will be accepted. Any information submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action is strictly voluntary. To the maximum extent possible, please submit non-proprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such, and will be properly protected from disclosure. No classified information shall be submitted. Any response submitted by respondents to this Notice of Contract Action constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel. The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation (AFFARS) 5352.201-9101 – Ombudsman, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) **277-7593, Email:** aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. **DISCLAIMER AND NOTICE:** This is a courtesy Notice of Contract Action only and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG, will take procurement action in this matter. This is NOT a request for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotation. This courtesy Notice of Contract Action only shall not be construed as an obligation on the part of the Government. Further, the Government will NOT be responsible nor reimburse any submitters of information for any cost incurred in furnishing this information. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed. Information provided will be used to assess tradeoffs and alternatives available for the potential requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. ## Publications - July 10, 2024: Special notice, due July 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 78818789ebf84617a6caab036d962949. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/78818789ebf84617a6caab036d962949/view ## Points of contact - abel alcantar, abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil - Adam R. Confer, adam.confer.2@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/f1s0an4142a001.