B35 Critical Loop
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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 Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for the B35 Critical Electrical Line Installation at McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas. This project involves installing a critical electrical line to Building 35's communications room, ensuring continuous power during outages by connecting to Building 16's critical loop. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Electronic quotes are due by March 5, 2026, at 09:00 CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all plant, labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for a complete and usable system. Key tasks include:
- Horizontal Directional Drilling: Approximately 600 linear feet of 4" conduit.
- 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.
- Electrical Wiring: Pulling Number 2 AWG 15KV wire and connecting to the new transformer and a vacant switch at C2SG.
- Transfer Switch Connection: Wiring from the transformer to the transfer switch inside the communications room. Deliverables include the installed and tested conduit system, operational transformer, utility vault, connected and energized electrical system, and all required documentation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000
- Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Place of Performance: Building 35 at McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: February 12, 2026, @ 09:00 CST at Building 3 Large Classroom, McConnell AFB, KS.
- Questions/RFIs Due: February 27, 2026, @ 09:00 CST.
- Electronic Quotes Due: March 5, 2026, @ 09:00 CST.
- Submission Method: Email to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil with the subject line "W50S7X-26-Q-A001 Offer; Company name".
- Evaluation: Best Value determination based on Price and Experience/Capability, with Price considered more important.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
Special Requirements
Contractor must coordinate power switch-over with 30 days' notice, comply with federal, state, local, and industry codes (NEC, OSHA, Kansas DOT), follow confined space procedures, manage HAZMATs, acknowledge site inspection at bid opening, and adhere to base access and safety regulations. No government resources will be provided unless stated.