COOLING TOWER CONDENSER PUMP REPAIR Sources Sought
Overview
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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 United States Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought for Cooling Tower Condenser Pump Repair services at Nellis Air Force Base, NV. This is a market survey to identify potential sources, particularly within the Total Small Business community, capable of providing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the removal, inspection, and repair of a seized Condenser Pump 2 and motor assembly. Responses are due by May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary resources to perform the removal, inspection, and attempted corrective repair of the seized Condenser Pump 2 and motor assembly. If repairable, the system must be returned to full operational status. A conditional replacement clause allows for a follow-on quote if the equipment is deemed beyond economical repair. Specific tasks include:
- Site Prep & Safety: Coordinate access, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and ensure system isolation.
- Inspection & Diagnostics: Safely remove the seized unit, inspect, and attempt to free seized components to determine repairability.
- Repair & Material Provision: If repairable, perform bearing replacement and provide all necessary replacement materials (bearings, gaskets, seals, consumables, hardware).
- Testing & Restoration: Reinstall the repaired unit, perform precise system alignment, and conduct operational testing. All work and parts shall be covered by a one-year warranty.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 811310 "Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance" (Small Business Size Standard: $12.5M)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT
- Published: May 4, 2026
- Period of Performance: To Be Determined (offerors should submit projected POP).
Information Requested
Interested offerors must furnish the following information, limited to no more than 3 pages:
- Company name, SAM Unique Entity ID (UEI), Cage Code, address, points of contact, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses.
- A brief description of previous experience providing this type of service.
- Identification of business size (small or large) and socioeconomic disadvantaged category, as listed in SAM.
- Any other information deemed useful to the Air Force.
Additional Notes
This is a market survey for information only and not a solicitation for proposals. No contract will be awarded from this synopsis, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. The purpose is to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Partial support responses will not be accepted. Personnel providing service must be US Citizens with a REAL ID and comply with all Nellis AFB security regulations.