Buckley SFB FA2543 Gas Valve Replacement
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 FA2543 460 CONS at Buckley Space Force Base (SFB), CO, has issued a Sources Sought notice for Gas Valve Replacement services. This market research aims to identify qualified contractors capable of replacing six (6) gas control valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought is for market research in accordance with RFO Part 10, to determine the procurement method for replacing six (6) gas control valves suspected of damage from a faulty gas regulator. The contractor shall provide fully qualified technicians and all specialized tools.
The Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirement:
- Gas Valve Installation, System Inspections, and Re-commissioning: Review manufacturer Installation and Operation manuals, inspect and install all gas valves according to manufacturer specifications, conduct comprehensive leak checks on all affected equipment, perform a full safety inspection of all gas-fired equipment, perform multiple leak checks under static and full operational load, and re-commission all boilers and water heaters after a full operational test.
- Deficiency Reporting: Deliver a report detailing compromised components or units requiring further attention. If additional work or replacement is recommended, a separate detailed report with justification is required.
Performance Standards & Requirements
- Deliverables: Upon project completion, submit a final report including pre- and post-installation gas pressure readings, results of all leak checks, a summary of operational and safety checks, a complete combustion analysis report, a log of all replaced parts, and a detailed summary of any unit deficiencies. All removed parts must be tagged and returned to the 460 CES project manager.
- Qualified Labor: Technicians must be certified and licensed to service/repair commercial boilers, with specialized certification for Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters (Model # REU-KBD3237FFUDC-US) and Lochinvar Knight Boilers (Models # KBN601, KBN286).
- Governing Standards: Work must comply with manufacturer specifications and the latest editions of UFC 3-410-01 (HVAC), UFC 3-420-01 (Plumbing), ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes, and applicable state/local laws/codes.
- Contractor-Furnished Items: Contractors must provide all necessary materials (gas control valves, fittings, etc.) and specialized tools for re-commissioning, testing, and analysis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: 60 days after Receipt of Award. No building-wide downtime is required.
- Place of Performance: 606 S. Aspen St., Buckley SFB, Aurora, CO 80011.
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, by 7:00 PM MT.
- Published: April 10, 2026.
Questions for Discussion
Interested parties are asked to provide feedback on: fastest delivery time, alternative NAICS codes, required certifications, pre-priced contract vehicles, warranty options, company information (CAGE/DUNS), confirmation of authorized re-seller status, clarity of requirements, Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), feasibility of 60-day completion, and need for a site visit.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Ethan Sullivan, ethan.sullivan@spaceforce.mil, 720-847-6446.