B35 Critical Loop

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the solicitation for the "B35 Critical Line Installation" project at McConnell AFB. The project involves the installation of critical lines within Building 35.

• The primary deliverable is the "B35 Critical Line Installation."

• All items on the offer schedule must be priced.

• Offerors must acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price

• Disclosure of Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000 (IAW FAR 36.204(c))

• NAICS Code: 238210

• Construction Period: 60 Days after Notice to Proceed.

• Offer Evaluation Criteria: Price and Price Related Factors.

• All offers are due by 9:00 A.M. (CST) on 5 March 2026.

• Electronic offers should be sent to 184wg.msg.contracting@us.af.mil with the subject line: "W50S7X-26-Q-A001 Offer; Company name".

• Offers must be signed by an officer of the company.

• Questions concerning the project must be received in writing by 9:00 AM (CST) on 27 February 2026, emailed to 184wg.msg.contracting@us.af.mil with the subject line: "W50S7X-26-Q-A001 RFI's". Technical personnel should not be contacted.

• Set Aside: 100% Small Business.

• All information regarding the solicitation, plans, specifications, Q&A, site visit presentation, and amendments will be available on https://sam.gov.

• Offerors are strongly cautioned to carefully read the requirements of the solicitation and comply accordingly.

• For new entities registering in SAM.gov, an original, signed notarized letter stating authorization as Entity Admin is required before registration activation.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a sign-in sheet for a prospective offeror site visit meeting related to Project Title: B35 Critical Electrical Line Installation. The meeting took place on February 12, 2026, at 0900.

This document lists attendees from various firms and their positions, including government personnel (Contracting Officer, Project Manager) and representatives from potential offerors (e.g., Southwestern Electrical Co.). It provides a record of who attended the site visit, which may be relevant for bidders to understand who was present and potentially to identify key personnel involved in the opportunity.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To install a critical electrical line to Building 35's communications room at McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas, to ensure continuous power in the event of an outage.

• Furnish all labor, expertise, equipment, materials, facilities, transportation, and appliances necessary for the installation.

• Provide a complete and usable system; any omitted details for completeness are the contractor's responsibility at no cost to the government.

• Horizontal Directional Drilling: Approximately 600 linear feet of 4" conduit from C2SG to Building 35, encased in 4000 psi concrete at 5 feet below grade.

• Transformer Installation: Install a 12470V Delta to 120/208 3-phase, 150 amp, 75 KVA transformer at the northeast corner of Building 35's communications room.

• Utility Vault Installation: Install a 6x6x6' utility vault midway between C2SG and Building 35.

• Electrical Wiring: Pull Number 2 AWG 15KV wire through the conduit, terminate at the new transformer, and connect to the vacant switch at C2SG.

• Transfer Switch Connection: Pull wire from the transformer to the transfer switch inside the communications room.

• Deliverables: Installed and tested 4" conduit system with tracer wire, operational 75 KVA transformer, utility vault, connected and energized electrical system, and documentation of installation and testing procedures.

• Location: Building 35 at McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas.

• Access: Restricted; escorts provided by building occupants. Arrangements for entrance must be made with Civil Engineer (CE) Operations.

• Coordination: Contractor must coordinate with base personnel for power switch-over, providing a minimum of 30 days' notice prior to energizing the new critical line.

• Codes & Standards: Work must comply with federal, state, local, and industry codes and standards, including but not limited to NEC, OSHA, and Kansas DOT specifications.

• Confined Space: Contractor must follow specific procedures for confined space entry, including obtaining permits and briefings.

• Materials: All materials must conform to specifications and industry codes. Hazardous Materials (HAZMATs) must be identified, managed, and tracked, with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) required.

• Site Inspection: Contractors must acknowledge a site inspection at bid opening; no consideration will be given after award for existing conditions.

• Base Access: Access granted to McConnell AFB; all other areas are off-limits. Specific procedures for base access forms, security checks, and entry are detailed.

• Safety: Compliance with OSHA and AFOSH is the contractor's obligation. A pre-construction meeting is required.

• Clean-Up: Debris must be removed to an approved off-base location, with documentation provided.

• Government Resources: No government resources will be provided unless stated; contractor must provide all necessary resources.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the "B35 Critical Electrical Line Installation" project at McConnell AFB, KS. The work involves installing a critical electrical line to Building 35's communications room, which will be powered off the critical loop fed from Building 16. This is intended to ensure continuous power to the comm node in the event of an outage.

• Installation of a critical electrical line to Building 35 communications room.

• Powering the new line from the critical loop fed from Building 16.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: To be determined, but performance begins within 10 calendar days after notice to proceed and completes within 60 calendar days.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: March 5, 2026, at 09:00 AM local time.

• Submission Method: Electronic submission to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil.

• Evaluation Criteria: Best Value determination based on Price and Experience/Capability. Price is considered more important than experience and capability.

• Offer Validity: 30 calendar days after the offer due date.

• Pre-Offer Conference and Site Visit: February 12, 2026, at 09:00 CST at Building 3 Large Classroom, McConnell AFB, KS.

• This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• All information and amendments will be posted on www.SAM.gov.

• Facsimile transmission of offers is not authorized.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required (YES).

• NAICS Code: 238210

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a set of three "Proposed Critical Power Routes" (COA #1, COA #2, COA #3) for the B35 project at McConnell AFB. It details the proposed routes for critical power infrastructure, including associated utilities like water, gas, and communication lines.

• Visual Representation: Maps illustrating the proposed routes overlaid on existing infrastructure.
• Utility Identification: Symbols and lines indicating various utilities such as water mains, water service lines, gas distribution lines, gas service lines, abandoned gas pipes, fiber optic cables, and electrical lines (primary, secondary, airfield lights, exterior lights, transformers).
• Key Locations: Buildings (labeled with numbers like 35, 36, 37, 42, 57) and specific points of interest are marked.
• Route Details: Each COA (Concept of Action) is delineated with its specific length (e.g., COA #1: 559.54 FT, COA #2: 360.91 FT, COA #3: 319.53 FT).
• Legend: A comprehensive legend explains the meaning of all symbols and line types used on the map.
• Coordinate System: WGS 1984 UTM Zone 14N.
• Issuing Authority: Kansas Air National Guard, 184th Civil Engineer Squadron.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the physical layout and existing/proposed utility infrastructure where the B35 critical power project will be implemented. It provides essential spatial information for planning, estimating, and executing the work, highlighting potential conflicts or integration points with existing systems.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Sample Sources Sought Response Form" intended for interested firms to provide information in response to a Sources Sought Notice. It collects essential company and capability data to help the government determine potential sources for an upcoming procurement.

• Company Information: Requires Company Name, SAM-registered Address, CAGE Code, and DUNS Number.
• Socio-economic Status: Checkboxes for various categories including Large business, Small business, Small disadvantaged business, 8(a) program participant, HUB Zone business, Woman-Owned business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
• SAM Registration Confirmation: A statement confirming registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) or that registration is in process.
• Bonding Capability: Fields to specify the bonding capability for individual construction projects and for aggregate amounts.
• Certification: A statement acknowledging that incomplete or missing information may affect the firm's consideration for a set-aside.
• Signatory Information: Fields for Name, Title, and Signature.

This form is crucial for any bidder interested in responding to a Sources Sought Notice. Completing it accurately provides the government with the necessary information to assess a firm's qualifications, socio-economic status, and bonding capacity, which are critical factors in determining procurement strategies, including potential set-asides.