B2316 Steam Boiler Upgrade
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 366th Contracting Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for a Steam Boiler Upgrade project at Building 2316, the base Dining Facility. This is not a solicitation but seeks to identify responsible contractors for a forthcoming Request for Quote (RFQ) to replace an existing 50 horsepower steam boiler with a new 25 horsepower unit and associated equipment. Responses will inform potential small business set-aside decisions. Responses are due by April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST.
Scope of Work
The project involves design-build construction services to replace the existing steam boiler system. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and disposal of the current 50 horsepower steam boiler and associated equipment.
- Installation of a new 25 horsepower steam boiler (e.g., Fulton ICS-25 or equivalent) and a feedwater/condensate tank (e.g., Fulton HT-30 or equivalent) on a factory skid.
- Integration of a modulating burner, BACnet gateway, blow down tank, chemical feeder, and water treatment system.
- Installation of new piping (feedwater, steam, blowdown, fuel, safety valve discharge, vent).
- Modifications for new boiler stack, fresh air intakes, and gas line, ensuring watertight roof penetrations.
- Insulation of all new steam piping and routing of drain lines to floor drains.
- The period of performance is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Anticipated to be restricted to small businesses; further set-aside (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) will be determined based on responses.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. MST
- Published: April 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Building 2316, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit the following information via email:
- Firm's name, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI), address, primary point of contact, phone number, and email address.
- Expressed interest in submitting a response for FA489726QSS08, B2316 Replace Steam Boiler.
- Statement describing qualifications and capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity, including relevant technical experience.
- Firm's Small Business category (Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business [SDB] to include 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB).
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for future award. Responses should be sent to Natasha Lizama (natasha.lizama.1@us.af.mil) and Konrad Zirkle (konrad.zirkle.1@us.af.mil).