B500 JWing Heat Repair

SOL #: FA460026Q0027Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4600 55 CONS PKP
OFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, United States

Place of Performance

St Columbans, NE

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment (J045)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 30, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 21, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

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 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 contractors to procure, replace, and repair equipment to restore heating capability to the JWing HVAC system in Building 500. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for:

  • Removing and disposing of the existing 25-gallon condensate return station and installing a new stainless steel unit with duplex pumps in the same location.
  • Removing and replacing the U-tube steam heat exchanger (HX) and associated piping with a new unit of like configuration and capacity.
  • Replacing steam traps on the steam HX and flash tank, along with associated gate valves, check valves, relief valve, pressure gauge, and strainer.
  • Providing all necessary electrical connections, piping (including Sch 80 for condensate), consumables (o-rings, gaskets, seals), and insulating new piping and HX to industry standards.
  • 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.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Period of Performance: April 27, 2026, to July 26, 2026
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
  • NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $19,000,000.00
  • Place of Performance: Building 500, Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE 68113

Key Dates & Submission

  • Site Visit: April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT (Meeting outside Building 500). Entry Authority Lists (EALs) must be submitted by April 7, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT.
  • Questions Due: April 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT
  • Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT
  • Submission Requirements: Price Quotation, Technical Approach (demonstrating PWS compliance), and completed Fill-In Clauses/Provisions.

Evaluation Criteria

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, based on an evaluation of Price and Technical Capability.

Special Requirements & Notes

  • Work must conform to applicable State, AFI, ETL, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria Standards, with quality assurance conforming to ISO 9001.
  • Contractors must visit the site before starting work and are responsible for Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) requirements.
  • A Wage Determination (Attachment 2) is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for the specified geographic area, crucial for labor cost calculations.
  • Entry Authority Listing (EAL) instructions (Attachment 3) detail requirements for base access, including for foreign nationals, and sponsor responsibilities.
  • The government facility will be occupied during construction; contractors must not restrict pedestrian or vehicular traffic and must notify Contracting Officer's Representatives 15 calendar days in advance of utility interruptions.

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