316 CES Washer Dryer and Cooktops Maintenance
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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, 316th Contracting Squadron (316 CONS PK), is soliciting proposals for the leasing, installation, and maintenance of 385 washers, dryers, and electric cooktops at Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Maryland. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government is extending the solicitation due date, with Amendment 02 anticipated. The current response date is June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for providing, installing, and maintaining 385 contractor-owned appliances, including:
- 70 Standard Washers
- 2 Standard Dryers
- 35 Vent-less Dryers
- 11 Front-load Washers
- 3 ADA-Compliant Washers
- 50 Washer/Dryer Combo Units (for laundry centers)
- 52 Stackable Dryer/Dryer sets
- 2 Stackable Washer/Dryers
- 100 Built-in Electric 2-Cook tops
- 60 Built-in 4 Electric Cook-tops
Services include furnishing all appliances, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and transportation. All work must adhere to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and applicable regulations. Key performance standards include service call response within 48-72 hours, units operational within 5 business days, and unit replacement within 7 business days if repair is not feasible. Preventive maintenance is required at least twice monthly.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation for commercial items), implied Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: A base year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) with four (4) option years, plus the inclusion of FAR 52.217-8 to extend services up to six months (total potential lease term from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 532210, Size Standard $47M).
- Place of Performance: Joint Base Andrews, MD.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: June 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT. Submit via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.
- Quote Validity: 90 days.
- Pricing: Bidders must complete and return Attachment 3: Contractor Price Estimate_Revision 2.xlsx. Failure to complete will result in quote dismissal.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical factors will be evaluated on an "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" basis, requiring quotes to meet all specifications without exception and demonstrate a clear understanding of the PWS.
- Site Visit: A site visit was held on April 30, 2026, at 0900. Interested parties were required to submit a JBA base access request via Attachment #4 by April 27, 2026.
- Questions Due: Questions and RFIs were due by May 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST. Use Attachment 5: RFI Worksheet.
Important Notes
The government has clarified that illustrative attachments (e.g., specific appliance models) are for demonstration only and do not represent an endorsement or requirement for specific makes/models. Offers will be evaluated based on meeting or exceeding the minimum performance and dimensional requirements specified in the PWS. All contractor personnel requiring base access must undergo a Federal Criminal History Background Check. Bidders must comply with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination 2015-4281.