Laughlin AFB Sunshade Hail Screens CSO (A00001)

Background
Laughlin AFB, TX is located six miles east of Del Rio, TX. Laughlin AFB possess approximately 213 aircraft and are parked on the flight line apron. When significant weather poses risk to Laughlin’s aircraft, they must be towed into aircraft hangars for protection. The government is seeking interested parties who can fulfill Laughlin AFB’s need to design and install hail screens on existing aircraft structures. Proposals will be considered for any range covering between a single sunshade structure bay to all the sunshade structures on base.

Work Details
The service provider (SP) is required to search for commercially available hail screen mesh or other material that meets the requirements. If none is available, SP shall design, manufacture, and install hail screens onto both sides of a two-aircraft bay of Juliet row sun shade. The hail screen mesh shall prevent penetration/pass-through of ¼” to 3 ½” size hail and withstand up to 85 knot winds. It should be durable to withstand 120 F degree temperatures and damaging UV rays for 5 years. The hail screens shall be designed for personnel to easily & expeditiously deploy securely to the apron and to stow back into the upright position.

Period of Performance
This CSO Solicitation is continuously open until 11 January 2025 with the possibility of extension by amendment if the authority is extended.

Place of Performance
Laughlin AFB, TX