B500 JWing Heat Repair
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for B500 JWing Heat Repair at Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the procurement, replacement, and repair of various equipment to restore heating capability to the JWing HVAC system at Building 500. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive heating system restoration, including:
- Removing and disposing of the existing 25-gallon condensate return station.
- Installing a new 25-gallon stainless steel condensate tank with duplex pumps.
- Removing and replacing the existing U-tube steam heat exchanger (HX) and associated piping with a new unit.
- Replacing steam traps on the steam HX and flash tank, along with associated valves, relief valve, pressure gauge, and strainer.
- Providing all required electrical connections, piping (Sch 80 on condensate side), and consumables.
- Performing start-up testing to verify satisfactory installation and capability.
- Providing a 1-year warranty on labor and new materials.
- Cleaning up and disposing of all removed equipment and project waste off-Base. Work must conform to applicable State, AFI, ETL, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria Standards, and the contractor must perform quality assurance activities conforming to ISO 9001.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: April 27, 2026, to July 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: JWing system at B500, Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE
Key Dates
- Site Visit RSVP Due: April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT
- Site Visit: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT
- Questions Due: April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit complete, self-sufficient quotes responding directly to the solicitation requirements. The response shall consist of a Price Quotation, Technical Approach, and Fill-In Clauses/Provisions. Evaluation will be based on Price and Technical Capability, with the award made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. Vendors must submit a plan demonstrating how they will meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Wage Determination: Attachment 2 provides minimum wage rates and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act for the specified geographic area, which must be factored into proposals.
- Base Access (EAL): Attachment 3 details Entry Authority Listing (EAL) processing instructions for Offutt Air Force Base. Contractors must submit EALs by email to the contracting office by April 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM CDT to attend the site visit. Personnel requiring base access must comply with REAL ID Act requirements and sponsor responsibilities.
- Contact Information: All offers and questions should be sent via email to 2d Lt Liv Nemeck (liv.nemeck.1@us.af.mil) and Mr. Casey L Hupton (casey.hupton.1@us.af.mil).