B180 100-Ton Chiller Rental
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, is soliciting proposals for the rental of a 100-ton air-cooled chiller for Building 180 at Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL. This opportunity, identified as RFQ FA6648-26-Q-0005, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
Opportunity Details
- Title: B180 100-Ton Chiller Rental
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, Homestead (ARB) Installation Operational Contracting Division
- Location: Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead, FL (Building 180)
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: 100% Competitive Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing) with a $40 million size standard.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to deliver, set up, operate, and eventually tear down and return a temporary 100-ton (480V-3PH) air-cooled chiller unit. Key responsibilities include:
- Delivery and installation, including 30 feet of water pipe connections and 40 feet of electrical connections.
- Ensuring the chiller has integrated chiller-water pumps, supply/return hoses, and camlock ready cables.
- Verifying and connecting to existing chilled-water piping.
- Being responsible for the proper operation of the chiller and resolving any issues within four hours of notification.
Contract & Timeline
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: A base year (12 months) for chiller rental, with three (3) one-month options. Initial delivery is required within 10 days of award.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Deadline: June 17, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.
- Proposal Due Date: June 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Contracting Officer: Nika Salemi (nika.salemi.2@us.af.mil)
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit electronic quotes via email. The quote package must include:
- SAM UEI Number, CAGE Code, Contractor Name, Point of Contact, and Email Address.
- Completed Representations/Certifications and acknowledgment of solicitation amendments.
- Confirmation of capability to submit electronic invoices via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Price Proposal: Utilize the CLIN Schedule provided in the Solicitation – FA664826Q0005 (Model Contract).
- Technical Proposal: Detail technical specifications of the proposed 100-ton chiller, including power requirements and total weight.
- A completed and signed SF 1449 form.
- Proposals exceeding 20MB must use DoDSAFE; request a link at least two business days prior to the deadline.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Evaluation factors include:
- Price: Proposed total price.
- Technical Capability: Assessed on a pass/fail basis to ensure minimum requirements are met. Only the lowest-priced proposal will be evaluated for technical acceptability first.
- Past Performance: Assessed on a pass/fail basis using FAPIIS exclusions, CPARS ratings, and SPRS scores. The Government intends to award a firm fixed-price contract without discussions.
Special Considerations
- Offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered for award.
- Compliance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determination (Attachment 2) for labor costs is mandatory.
- Adherence to DAF regulations (Attachment 3) is required, covering aspects like base access, security, health and safety standards (AFOSH), and environmental policies (e.g., prohibition of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances).