The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to establish a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for Cab Glass repair and/or replacement in various US locations.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to establish a Qualified Vendors List (QVL) for the repair and/or replacement of glass window units in Airport Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs) and Base Buildings across the United States. This QVL has an estimated total value of $10,000,000.00 over five years. Applications are due July 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
Services include the repair and replacement of control cab glass units. This encompasses:
- Performing accurate measurements for replacement Insulated Glass Units (IGUs).
- Removing and properly disposing of existing damaged glass.
- Providing and installing properly sized replacement IGUs according to project specifications.
- Addressing potential lead presence in existing frames. Glass types include Monolithic, Insulated, Laminated Insulated, and Laminated Glass Units, with some facilities requiring Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) / Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) Reduction Glass. The QVL is divided into three geographical areas: Western, Central, and Eastern Service Areas, and firms may apply to any or all.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Qualified Vendors List (QVL) leading to Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Orders.
- Estimated Value: $10,000,000.00 over 5 years.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Applications Due: July 15, 2026, 12:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: June 29, 2026, 4:00 PM CT.
- Published: June 9, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Applications will be evaluated based on four factors:
- Corporate Experience: Requires five relevant projects (valued over $40,000, 90% complete/ongoing within 5 years, minimum 120 SF glass, installed in ATCT cab or commercial high-rise minimum 60' AGL).
- Past Performance: Submission of Past Performance Evaluation Data forms for the five relevant projects, assessing quality, performance, technical requirements, schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction.
- Plan of Execution: Details on order management, quality control, safety management (including Experience Modification Rate (EMR), Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate, and Total Case Rate (TCR)), risk management, firm's capacity, and ability to manage projects geographically.
- Key Personnel: Identification of key personnel, including a Project Manager (minimum 10 years experience) and a Project Foreman (minimum 5 years experience, AGMT certified or ability to obtain).
Submission Requirements
Applications are limited to 20 pages, excluding Past Performance Documentation Forms, bank letters, and bonding company letters. Elaborate presentations are discouraged.