What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to replace 13 ballistic windows at Offutt Air Force Base, requiring bullet-resistant glass that meets specific standards. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small contractors in the construction or security sectors. Interested bidders should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating they should prepare to submit quotes by the due date of June 24, 2026, and attend a site visit on June 12, 2026, for field verification of measurements.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
xPERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)
25-0072 Replace Ballistic Windows STRATCOM Gate, B51
15 April 2026
General Information
The acquisition of Ballistic Glass to enable the protection and visual capabilities of Gate 1 (USSTRATCOM Gate)
on Offutt AFB. Due to the condition of the current ballistic glass, the 55th SFS needs to replace the current glass.
Security Forces are required to monitor avenues of approach and detect any threats to the installation. Due to the
current condition of the glass, Security Forces cannot accomplish that function which degrades the Installation
Access Control Points ability to protect Offutt AFB personnel and assets
• Replace (13) windows with bullet resistant level UL752 level 8, NIJO108.1, 2 inches thick with Solar Cooled
gray reflective glass. Glazing must limit viewing into the facility but not restrict views looking out of the
facility during day and night operations per UFC 4-023-07. Existing frames will be reused.
• Contractors will need to field verify window measurements.
1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services PWS to provide replacement of 13 ballistic windows. The
Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services
herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, shall be responsible
to the Government.
1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities,
transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform
replacement of 13 ballistic windows as defined in this PWS except for those items specified as Government furnished
property and services. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in this PWS.
1.2 Background: The acquisition of Ballistic Glass to enable the protection and visual capabilities of Gate 1
(USSTRATCOM Gate) on Offutt AFB. Due to the condition of the current ballistic glass, the 55th SFS needs to
replace the current glass. Security Forces are required to monitor avenues of approach and detect any threats to the
installation. Due to the current condition of the glass, Security Forces cannot accomplish that function which
degrades the Installation Access Control Points ability to protect Offutt AFB personnel and assets
• 1.3 Scope: Replace (13) windows with bullet resistant level UL752 level 8, NIJO108.1, 2 inches thick with
Solar Cooled gray reflective glass. Glazing must limit viewing into the facility but not restrict views looking
out of the facility during day and night operations per UFC 4-023-07. Existing frames will be reused.
1.4 Objectives:
Replace (13) windows with bullet resistant level UL752 level 8, NIJO108.1, 2 inches thick with Solar Cooled gray
reflective glass. Glazing must limit viewing into the facility but not restrict views looking out of the facility
during day and night operations per UFC 4-023-07. Existing frames will be reused
1.5 Period of Performance: Period of Performance is 90 days from Notice to Proceed.
1.6 General Information
1.6.1 [Reserved]
1.6.2 [Reserved]
1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The contractor is not required to work the recognized Holidays below.
New Year’s Day Labor Day
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day
Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day
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Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day
Juneteenth National Independence Day Christmas Day
Independence Day
1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0800-
1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national
emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price
contracts, the Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons. The
Contractor shall, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined
within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the
Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.
1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this PWS shall be performed at STRATCOM Gate,
B51.
1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government will award a (Type of contract to be determined by CO and the customer).
1.6.7 [Reserved]
1.6.7.1 PHYSICAL Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment,
information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities,
equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use shall be secured.
1.6.7.2 [Reserved]
1.6.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference
convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The CO, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government
personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these
meetings the CO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the
Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to
resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.
1.6.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors
all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the
following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform
inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communicati…
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