Air-Conditioning Equipment System
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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 765th Contracting Flight is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the purchase and installation of a brand-name-only Mitsubishi® Model i-NEXT DX O 012 M1 S E1 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) System at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. This system is required to replace an existing dehumidifier in a server room containing radar equipment. The government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror. The formal solicitation, FA448626Q0006, is tentatively scheduled for May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a fully integrated and operational indoor unit. The contractor shall be responsible for furnishing, installing, and ensuring the proper function of the specified Mitsubishi® HVAC system and all associated components. Key components and services include:
- i-NEXT DXO 012 M1 S E1 AC Interior close-control, inverter compressor, with top insufflation
- Solenoid valve on the liquid line
- Unit control thru KIPlink (with possibility of Wi-Fi/IP connections)
- Interface for Modbus connection (RS485 card)
- Hot Gas battery for reheating the air
- Electrical resistant battery (basic)
- Dehumidifier function
- Sensor T-HR temperature and humidifier
- Discharge plan for horizontal insulated acoustic air with 1 grate
- External Rele for phases verification
- MEGR-MC-A 015 remote condenser for close control with AC ventilators
- E-Coating of the battery condenser treatment
- Vertical air discharged
- MITSUBISHI SLZ-M50FA cassette
- Electrical Installation (circuit breakers, conduit and wiring to connect)
- Start-up of the new equipment
All work is to be performed at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. Interested parties must be able to provide the specified Mitsubishi® brand and model and complete all required installation services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None (not a set-aside for small business concerns)
- NAICS: 333415 – Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment
- PSC: 4130 – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Components
- Tentative Solicitation Release: May 20, 2026 (Solicitation FA448626Q0006)
- Project Completion: 180 calendar days after contract award
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation & Award
The Government intends to solicit and award a single, firm-fixed-price contract using RFO Part 12 procedures, on a brand-name basis. Award will be made to the responsible offeror that meets all required elements and provides the lowest priced quote. The formal solicitation will be issued directly to local vendors.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; responses are not required at this time. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Payment will be made electronically through WAWF via PIEE.
Points of Contact:
- Contract Specialist: Ms. Jovita Salvador (jovita.salvador.pt@us.af.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Ms. Tania Cardoso (tania.cardoso.2.pt@us.af.mil)