Buckley SFB FA2543 Gas Valve Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically Buckley Space Force Base (SFB), is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the replacement of six gas control valves at Buckley SFB, Colorado. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The purpose is to identify qualified contractors capable of providing technicians and specialized tools for this requirement. Responses are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to replace six (6) gas control valves suspected of damage from a faulty gas regulator. The contractor shall provide fully qualified technicians and all specialized tools. Key tasks include:
- Reviewing manufacturer manuals and installing gas valves per specifications.
- Conducting comprehensive leak checks on all affected equipment.
- Performing full safety inspections of gas-fired equipment (burners, valves, heat exchangers).
- Re-commissioning all boilers and water heaters after operational tests.
- Delivering a deficiency report for compromised components.
Performance Standards & Deliverables
Upon project completion, a final report is required, including pre/post-installation gas pressure readings, leak check results, operational/safety check summaries, combustion analysis, a log of replaced parts, and a summary of unit deficiencies. All removed parts must be tagged and returned to the 460 CES project manager.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: April 7, 2026
- Period of Performance: 60 days after Receipt of Award
- Place of Performance: 606 S. Aspen St., Buckley SFB, Aurora, CO 80011
Key Requirements
- Qualified Labor: Technicians must be certified and licensed for commercial boilers, with specialized certification for Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters (Model # REU-KBD3237FFUDC-US) and Lochinvar Knight Boilers (Models # KBN601, KBN286).
- Governing Standards: Compliance with manufacturer specifications, UFC 3-410-01 (HVAC), UFC 3-420-01 (Plumbing), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, and applicable state/local laws.
- Contractor-Furnished Items: Provide all necessary materials (gas control valves, fittings) and specialized tools.
Questions for Discussion
Interested parties are requested to provide information on delivery time, alternative NAICS codes, required certifications, pre-priced contract vehicles, warranty options, company details (POC, CAGE/DUNS), authorization as a reseller, clarity of requirement, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), feasibility of 60-day completion, and need for a site visit.