A&E Replace Upper Digester Compressors
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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 is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms for the design of the replacement of upper digester compressors 1 & 2 at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 11, 2026.
Purpose & Scope of Work
This notice seeks to identify potential sources for A-E services to design the replacement of critical, inoperable upper digester compressors at Eielson AFB's WWTP. These compressors are currently impacting sludge circulation, waste breakdown, and gas production, and causing issues like methane stack freezing.
The project encompasses:
- Design of the replacement of upper digester compressors 1 & 2, likely involving new blower assemblies.
- Assessment of existing compressors, piping, and related appurtenances.
- Development of design concepts, cost estimates, and comprehensive construction documents (drawings, specifications, schedules).
- Addressing challenges presented by the Arctic environment.
- Provisions for the abatement and disposal of hazardous materials, including testing for PCBs and assuming ACM for suspected materials.
- Submission of intermediate design documents at 65%, 95%, and 100% stages, with review conferences and revisions.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Not a solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: C219 - Other Architect And Engineering Services
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
- Place of Performance: Eielson AFB, AK
- Response Due: March 11, 2026
- Published Date: March 2, 2026
Key Requirements
The design must adhere to industry standards (NFPA, UFC, AFMAN, UFGS), Air Force-specific criteria (AFM 88-3 C2, EM 385-1-1), OSHA, and ADA regulations. Deliverables include design analysis, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and DD Form 1354. The A-E firm will utilize provided Government Furnished Information, including a "WWTP Hazardous Material Assessment, Nov 24" report.
Response Instructions
Interested and capable vendors should respond with their CAGE code to 354CONS.PKA.Designs@us.af.mil. This notice is for market research purposes only.