Installation-Wide DDC Replacement
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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 Idaho Air National Guard, 124th Fighter Wing is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice for an Installation-Wide DDC Replacement project at Gowen Field, Boise, ID. This is not a solicitation, but aims to identify qualified small and large businesses capable of replacing existing Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems. Responses are due May 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires construction services to replace DDC systems and associated equipment, potentially transitioning to an Automated Logic Corporation platform. Key tasks include:
- Design and installation of a new, open-protocol, web-based DDC system.
- Demolition and removal of existing controls, cabinets, controllers, and thermostats.
- Installation and commissioning of new DDC equipment, control modules, wiring, and terminations for various HVAC components (AHUs, VAVs, fan coils, hot water systems, pumps).
- Integration with existing building equipment (e.g., boilers) using a new BACnet Router/Global Controller.
- Mapping all new control points to the existing Gowen Field front-end server.
- Ensuring compliance with current standards (UFC, IBC, IMC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE).
- Obtaining necessary permits, providing as-built drawings, and conducting on-site system training. Work may occur in secure areas, requiring adherence to base access and security protocols. A typical project period of performance is approximately 90 calendar days.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0 million)
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: None specified; seeking capabilities from both small (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) and large businesses.
- Response Due: May 31, 2026, 05:59 AM MST
- Published: April 1, 2026
Information Requested
Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement (maximum 10 pages) including:
- Company Information: Name, address, point of contact, UEI, and CAGE code.
- Business Status: Company size (Large/Small) and socioeconomic certifications.
- Statement of Capability: Detail experience with design-build DDC/HVAC control systems, specifically with Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) controls and BACnet integration, projects of similar size/scope, and work on military/secure government sites.
- Past Performance: At least three relevant projects within the last five years, including project details, contract value, description, and customer contact.
Submission Instructions
Capability Statements must be emailed to Treyvlin Jones (treyvlin.jones@us.af.mil) and Jeffrey Dehaven (jeffrey.dehaven.2@us.af.mil). The subject line must be "Sources Sought Response: DDC Replacement - [Your Company Name]". This is for market research only; no contract will be awarded based on this notice.