HVAC

SOL #: F3N0425314A001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

APO, AE, 09021-3076, United States

Place of Performance

Kaiserslautern, DE-RP, Germany

NAICS

Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423730)

PSC

Air Conditioning Equipment (4120)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4fb2e1bf5dc849d88d6c222f1b8034ab/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 27, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 30, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 27, 2026, 2:30 PM

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 is planning a Presolicitation for the manufacturing, delivery, and assembly of an entire air conditioning system for Building #1058 at Vogelweh Family Housing, Kaiserslautern, Germany. This project is crucial for establishing an adequate and functional satellite Fire Station #8, ensuring efficient fire and rescue services with a 7-minute emergency response time. The requirement includes specific REMKO components and detailed installation procedures. Responses are due by March 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project involves a comprehensive HVAC system installation, including:

Job Site Mobilization: Construction site setup, work platforms, scaffolding.
Air Conditioning System: Manufacturing, delivery, and assembly of specific REMKO components, including MVV 2003 DC outdoor units, MVW 222 indoor units, floor consoles, condensate collection trays, and wired remote controls.
Pipe Network: Installation of seamless drawn copper refrigerant pipes (Cu-DHP, R220 soft) with thermal insulation, Y-distributors, 4-way distributors, condensation hoses, and pumps. Brazing must adhere to DIN EN standards using specified alloys and fluxes, with pipe flushing using dry protective gases.
Miscellaneous Services: Pipe dimension checks, system adjustments for optimal performance, one-time training for operating and maintenance personnel (2-week lead time for coordination), and potential installation of special fastening structures.
As-built Documentation: Digital revision documents in German and English, including system diagrams, electrical diagrams, technical data, test/manufacturer certificates, operating/maintenance documents, and training protocols.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Presolicitation
Product Service Code: 4120 (Air Conditioning Equipment)
Place of Performance: Kaiserslautern, Germany (Vogelweh Family Housing)
Response Date: March 27, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC
Published Date: March 30, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC
Set-Aside: None specified

Performance Standards & Special Requirements

Work must comply with German regulations (e.g., DIN EN 16798-1, DIN EN 378), traffic rules, safety regulations, and Base Appearance Standards.
Only REMKO components are to be installed due to prior coordination.
All manuals and documentation must be provided in English and German, with as-built documentation in CAD/DWG (AutoCad 2024 or lower) and PDF formats.
Electronic components are subject to Cybersecurity checks.
Contractor is responsible for waste disposal, storage area security, contamination prevention, and providing a risk assessment for health and safety.
Compliance with German and USAF environmental protection programs is mandatory.
The acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements (FAR 52.225-5).