B35 Critical Loop
Overview
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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 Kansas National Guard intends to award a single Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the B35 Critical Electrical Line Installation project at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas. This project involves installing a critical electrical line to Building 35's communications room, ensuring continuous power from Building 16's critical loop during outages. This opportunity is 100% set aside for Small Businesses.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for the installation. Key tasks include:
- Horizontal Directional Drilling: Approximately 600 linear feet of 4" conduit, encased in concrete, from C2SG to Building 35.
- Transformer Installation: A 12470V Delta to 120/208 3-phase, 150 amp, 75 KVA transformer at Building 35.
- Utility Vault Installation: A 6x6x6' utility vault midway between C2SG and Building 35.
- Electrical Wiring: Pulling Number 2 AWG 15KV wire through conduit, terminating at the new transformer, and connecting to the vacant switch at C2SG.
- Transfer Switch Connection: Wiring from the transformer to the transfer switch inside the communications room. The project requires compliance with federal, state, local, and industry codes (e.g., NEC, OSHA, Kansas DOT) and coordination with base personnel for power switch-over.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP), including inspection and punch list. Performance begins within 10 calendar days after NTP.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Site Visit: February 12, 2026, at 09:00 CST, Building 3 Large Classroom, McConnell AFB, KS.
- Request for Information (RFI) Due: February 27, 2026, at 09:00 CST.
- Solicitation Closing Date: March 5, 2026, at 09:00 AM local time.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Best Value determination, with Price considered more important than Experience/Capability. Offer validity is 30 calendar days after the offer due date. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
Additional Notes
Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov. All electronic quotes and RFIs must be submitted to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. The solicitation and associated information are available only on SAM.gov. Contacts for this opportunity are Kevin Smith (316-759-7591) and Joshua Kingori (316-759-7590).