400 Hz Pillar Maintenance
Overview
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PSC
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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 U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB is soliciting quotes for 400Hz Pillar Maintenance Service. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 811310) for preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs of 400Hz Frequency Converters. The contract has a potential duration of five years. Quotes are due May 7, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, inspections, and repair services for 21 units of 400Hz Frequency Converters assigned to the 509th Maintenance Group at Whiteman AFB, MO. This includes:
- Providing all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control.
- Performing scheduled inspections and repairs on a six-month cycle (twice annually).
- Conducting on-site service calls as needed (estimated up to four per year), with a three-business-day response time.
- Maintaining Mission Capable (MC) rates above 90% for Priority 1 assets and 85% for Priority 2 assets.
- Performing minor repairs (up to 4 hours per unit).
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance), Size Standard: $12.5M.
- Period of Performance: One-year base period (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) with four one-year option periods, totaling a potential five-year contract.
- Place of Performance: Whiteman Air Force Base, MO (secure/restricted area).
- Special Requirements: Contractor personnel must be US Citizens, possess a minimum of 10 years of experience with Piller units, and have a thorough understanding of 400Hz converters (90KVA+), high power AC, and Lock-out/Tag-out procedures. CMMC Level 1 status is required at the time of award. The Service Contract Act Wage Determination # 2015-5089, revision 29, dated December 3, 2025, applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Submission Deadline: May 7, 2026, 10:00 A.M. CST.
- Method: Email to bryan.ramirez_cuadros.1@us.af.mil and cc james.bohnenstingel@us.af.mil.
- Quote/Capability Statement Limit: Maximum of three pages. Exceeding this limit will result in an "Unacceptable" rating.
- Quote Validity: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous, considering Technical Capabilities and Price equally. Both must receive an "ACCEPTABLE" rating.
- Questions Deadline: April 28, 2026, 10:00 A.M. CST. Email questions to bryan.ramirez_cuadros.1@us.af.mil and cc james.bohnenstingel@us.af.mil.
- Registration: All companies must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Attachments
Performance Work Statement (PWS), Price Schedule, Provisions and Clauses, and Wage Determination.