B16 PLC Replacement

Quick Summary

The Kansas National Guard, under the Department of the Army, intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the B16 PLC Replacement project at McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas. This Presolicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a single firm fixed-price contract to upgrade generator PLC controls. The estimated magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $550,000.

Scope of Work

The project involves services for the upgrade of the B16 Generator PLC located in Building 16.

• Base Bid: Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair or replace existing generator PLC controls.
• Option: Install a Hot Switch Bypass to eliminate single points of failure and enable the current Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to communicate with individual generator PLCs.
• Mandatory Subcontracting: The Prime Contractor is required to subcontract to 3E Company-Kolher (electrical Engineering and Equipment Co.) due to the proprietary nature of the equipment within Building 16, as they are the designated OEM regional representative for Kohler.
• Project Management: The contractor will provide project management and oversight through closeout.

Contract Details

• Type: Firm Fixed-Price (IFB)
• Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• NAICS: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19,000,000 small business size standard.
• Duration: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
• Place of Performance: 52010 Jayhawk drive, building 16, McConnell AFB, Wichita Kansas.
• Subcontracting Limitations: FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) applies, limiting payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials).

Key Dates & Actions

• Tentative Solicitation Issue: On-or-about 23 April 2026.
• RFIs Due: 13 June 2026, submitted via email to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil.
• Tentative Site Visit/Pre-bid Conference: On-or-about 30 June 2026, 0900 local time, at 53260 Jayhawk Dr. Building 3 Large Classroom, McConnell AFB, KS, 67221. Interested contractors must follow registration and base access requirements.
• Tentative Bid Opening: On-or-about 24 July 2026, 0900 local time.
• Contact: Joshua Kingori (joshua.kingori.2@us.af.mil, 3167597590).
• Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
• Solicitation Access: Available only from the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for checking for amendments.