Airedale Chiller Maintenance - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for preventative and corrective maintenance services for two existing Airedale Turbo chiller systems at RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Airedale International Air Conditioning as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Interested parties who believe they can independently meet the requirement must submit a capability statement by January 23, 2026, at 1600 GMT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for maintenance services for two Airedale Turbo chiller systems supporting mission-critical facilities for the 48th Fighter Wing. Services must adhere to OEM factory specifications, comply with UK F-Gas regulations, and include 24/7 emergency response capability. A critical aspect is the contractor's ability to service systems using proprietary components, diagnostic software, and engineering data, and to provide genuine OEM parts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Issue a Single Source Award (Presolicitation)
- Intended Award: Firm-Fixed-Price to Airedale International Air Conditioning (OEM)
- Product Service Code: J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- Capability Statement Due: January 23, 2026, at 1600 GMT
- Published: January 8, 2026
Justification & Response Requirements
The government believes Airedale International Air Conditioning is the only source capable of providing these services due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. However, interested parties are invited to submit a capability statement demonstrating:
- Experience with the specific Airedale chiller models.
- Independent access to proprietary diagnostic tools and software.
- Ability to source genuine OEM parts without relying on the OEM's supply chain. Responses should be sent via email to maisa.torquato@us.af.mil and nicholas.parsons.3@us.af.mil. Emails over 5MB will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). If no affirmative written responses are received, a single-source award will be negotiated with Airedale International Air Conditioning.