Brand Name Requirement for OEM Cornell-Carr Heated Glass Windows and Gaskets

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form: The "Response Due Date" has been changed.

• The closing date for the solicitation has been extended from 11 March 2026 at 2:00 PM PST to 17 March 2026 at 2:00 PM PST.

• All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document serves as a Sole Source or Brand Name Justification for the procurement of windows for an aviation control tower. It outlines the reasons why competition is precluded.

• Requirement: Brand Name Requirement for windows for the aviation control tower.
• Manufacturer: CORNELL-CARR CO., INC.
• Justification: Cornell-Carr is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the T-AKE windows and holds all proprietary rights to the drawings and technical data required for repair and maintenance services. The windows are direct replacement parts requiring no structural modification to the existing windows.
• Proprietary Data: Cornell-Carr owns the rights to the dimensional drawings and technical specifications for installing heating inside the windows.
• Authorized Distributor: Triman Industries is the sole authorized distributor for Cornell-Carr.
• Government Certification: The government certifies that the information provided is complete and correct, and that the sole source or brand name justification precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.

This document indicates that the procurement is restricted to a specific brand name (Cornell-Carr) due to proprietary rights and the need for direct replacement parts. Bidders who are not authorized distributors or cannot meet these specific requirements may not be eligible to compete.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Brand Name Requirement for OEM CORNELL-CARR heated glass windows and gaskets. The government anticipates awarding a firm, fixed-price contract.

• The primary deliverable is "WINDOWS, HEATED GLASS PANEL AND GASKET".

• The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable.

• Contractors shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• The specific part number is CC-797K from manufacturer Cornell-Carr.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is required by 30 September 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided sections.

• Offer Due Date: 11 March 2026, 02:00 PM.

• Questions Deadline: 1 day prior to the solicitation's closing date, submitted via email to Zoe Sarto (zoe.m.sarto.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Evaluation Factors: The government will select the most advantageous offer based on technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance, in no order of relative importance.

• Submission Method: Invoices will be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow).

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• It is a BRAND NAME REQUIREMENT. Interested AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS must identify their interest and capability and submit documentation from the OEM with their quotes.

• Offerors must quote on all items to be considered acceptable.

• All exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, or specifications must be noted; otherwise, it will be assumed no exceptions are taken.

• Vendors must be registered in the SAM system to receive an award.

• Information regarding Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for Vendor Base Access is provided.