Installation-Wide DDC Replacement
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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
This is a Sources Sought Notice from the Idaho Air National Guard, 124th Fighter Wing, for market research purposes. The agency is seeking qualified small and large businesses to perform Direct Digital Controls (DDC) System Replacement at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. The project is estimated between $5 million and $10 million.
Project Description & Scope
The United States Government requires construction services to replace existing DDC systems and associated equipment. The base may transition its building controls to an installation-wide Automated Logic Corporation (ALC) platform. The scope includes:
- Design and installation of a new, open-protocol, web-based DDC system.
- Demolition and removal of existing controls.
- Installation and commissioning of new DDC equipment, control modules, wiring, and terminations for various HVAC components (AHUs, VAVs, fan coil units, hot water systems, pumps).
- Integration with existing building equipment (e.g., boilers) via 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).
- Contractor responsibilities include obtaining 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.
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: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: Approximately 90 calendar days for a typical project.
- Set-Aside: Market research for both small businesses (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) and large businesses. No specific set-aside is currently designated.
- Published: April 1, 2026
Information Requested
Interested parties should submit a Capability Statement (maximum 10 pages) including:
- Company Information: Name, address, phone, primary POC, UEI, CAGE code.
- Business Status: Company size (Large/Small) and socioeconomic certifications.
- Statement of Capability: Narrative detailing experience with design-build DDC/HVAC control systems, specific experience with ALC controls and BACnet integration, projects of similar size/scope/complexity, and work on military/secure government sites.
- Past Performance: At least three relevant projects within the last five years, including project title/location, contract number, total value, work description, and customer POC.
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]".
Disclaimer
This is for planning and market research only; it is not a solicitation. The Government will not award a contract or pay for submitted information.