HVAC Cooling Tower

SOL #: FA441826Q0008Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4418 628 CONS PK

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, United States

Place of Performance

Charleston AFB, SC

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

Air Conditioning Equipment (4120)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ba40d4e102ab4c7cbe0d1d6649a2c536/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Response Deadline

Jan 29, 2026, 9:00 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 conducting a Sources Sought for an HVAC Cooling Tower at Joint Base Charleston (JB CHS) - Air Base (AB), SC. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify commercial contractors capable of providing a vertical discharge cooling tower. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by January 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Purpose & Scope

This Sources Sought aims to gather information from commercial contractors to provide an open circuit induced-draft vertical discharge cooling tower for Bldg 469 at Joint Base Charleston. The requirement includes the supply of an EVAPCO Model AT 29-4K21 or equivalent, a 5-year parts/labor warranty, and factory start-up and commissioning from a manufacturer representative. The government anticipates this requirement to remain a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 333415 (1,250 Employees).

Key Requirements

Based on the Salient Characteristics, the cooling tower must be an Open Circuit Induced-draft Vertical Discharge Cooling Tower, EVAPCO Model AT 29-4K21 or equivalent, delivered for Government installation. Key specifications include:

Design Conditions: 95°F db / 80.7°F wb, with water in/out at 95°F / 85°F and a flow of 1,418.1 gpm.
Materials: 316 stainless steel for the cold water basin and upper components.
Control Package: 5-probe electronic water level control.
Heating: Stainless steel basin heaters with contactor, transformer, and disconnect (rated to 0°F).
Features: Fan vibration switch, sump sweeper piping (high flow eductors), and fan motor shaft grounding rings.
Motors: VFD service-rated fan motors (VFDs not included).
Dimensions: Maximum footprint of 9' x 23'.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 333415 (Air Conditioning Equipment)
Response Due: January 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Published: January 27, 2026

Submission Details

Responses should be submitted electronically to daniel.teeter@us.af.mil.

Important Notes

This is for planning purposes only and is not a request for proposal or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Responses are voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse associated costs. Information submitted will help the Government evaluate and potentially alter the Salient Characteristics.