Wind Tarps Installation-Market Research Only
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically FA4417 1 SOCONS, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research only to identify qualified contractors for Wind Tarps Installation at Building 90538, 624 Red Horse Road, Hurlburt Field, FL. This effort aims to enclose the facility sides to prevent equipment weathering and limit personnel exposure to outside elements. Responses are due by May 20, 2026, at 1100 CDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, labor, and hardware to install pre-purchased wind tarps. Key tasks include:
- Modifying pre-purchased tarps (located on-site) with grommets as needed to cover the building perimeter, creating a fabric wall.
- Utilizing corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel cables, brackets, and eyelets, avoiding drilling into existing steel girder support systems.
- Installing eyelets into the concrete foundation for lower tarp anchor points.
- Ensuring hardware allows tarps to be raised/lowered for environmental adjustments, complying with the Florida Building Code and all applicable OSHA standards (including fall protection).
- Repairing and painting any modified or damaged areas resulting from installation.
- Disposing of excess or unused materials off-base per regulations.
- Reviewing building plans and similar structures for safe and quality installation.
- Providing a one-year warranty for the work performed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 1100 CDT
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hurlburt Field, FL
- Period of Performance: Installation must be completed within 30 days of contract award, not exceeding 10 business days from project start.
Special Requirements & Capabilities
Interested contractors must:
- Be authorized and/or certified to install wind tarps.
- Provide evidence of successfully completing at least three similar projects within the last five years.
- Ensure personnel comply with base access, identification, and potential special clearance requirements.
- Adhere to base regulations, including traffic rules and prohibitions on weapons.
- Develop and enforce a site-specific Health and Safety Plan, including spill prevention and response.
- Designate a Project Manager to remain onsite for the duration of the contract.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no quotes will be evaluated in response to this posting. The Government will provide the wind tarps and facilitate contractor access and utility hookups. Project completion is subject to formal Government acceptance and written certification.