EADS RM102 Duct Work

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, specifically W7NR USPFO ACTIVITY NYANG 174, is soliciting proposals for EADS RM102 Duct Work at Building 700, Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), Rome, NY. This project involves removing existing ductwork and installing new return air duct systems, followed by system balancing and testing, to enhance cooling efficiency in Room 102. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

The primary objective is to modify the existing return air duct system within the EADS Server Room (Building 700, Room 102) to improve cooling efficiency and address potential hot spots. The scope includes:

• Disconnecting and capping existing return ductwork above the ceiling.
• Installing new galvanized steel ductwork (minimum 22 gauge) with mains, branches, hangers, supports, and diffusers, designed to accommodate 12 return ducts.
• Utilizing a Ductmate or equivalent joining system for all joints, sealed with mastic.
• Installing twelve 24"x24" return air grilles with opposed blade balancing dampers, connected via flex duct.
• Wrapping new ductwork with 1.5" fiberglass duct wrap with a vapor barrier.
• Balancing the return air system to maximize airflow from potential hot spots and providing a written report of airflow readings.
• Protecting existing equipment, flooring, and ceiling tiles within the server room during demolition and installation.

Contract Details & Requirements

• Contract Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Magnitude: Estimated between $25,000 and $100,000 (IAW FAR 36.204(B)).
• Bonds: A performance bond is not required; however, a payment bond may be required IAW FAR 28.102-1(b)(1)(i).
• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days, including the Closeout Phase.
• Place of Performance: Building 700, Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), 366 Otis Street, Rome, New York 13441-4812.
• Special Requirements: The contractor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and quality control. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, DoD policies, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and New York State Code. A Quality Control Plan (QCP) is required. Contractor personnel must possess current OSHA 30-Hour (contractor) and OSHA 10-Hour (on-site) Construction Training Certificates. All materials and equipment must be new and of good quality. Compliance with the attached Wage Determination (Davis-Bacon Act) is mandatory for labor costs.

Submission & Evaluation

• Offer Due Date: January 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
• Offer Validity: Offers must remain valid for at least 30 calendar days after the due date.
• Award Basis: Lowest Price.
• Site Visit: A site visit will be held on January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Building 700, 366 Otis St., Rome, NY. Attendees must email Briana McCaffery (Briana.mccaffery@us.af.mil) or Richard Peirson (richard.peirson@us.af.mil) by 12:00 PM (noon) on January 21, 2026, to RSVP.

Contacts

• Primary: Richard Peirson (richard.peirson@us.af.mil, 315-233-2591)
• Secondary: Briana Mccaffery (briana.mccaffery@us.af.mil, 315-233-2130)