JB MDL Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance

SOL #: FA448426KitchenExhaustSources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4484 87 CONS PK
JB MDL, NJ, 08641, United States

Place of Performance

CAPE MAY CH, NJ

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment (J045)

Set Aside

8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) (8A)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 27, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 10, 2026, 4:00 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 market research through a Sources Sought notice for Kitchen Exhaust Hood Maintenance at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL), NJ. This requirement is specifically for 8(a) certified businesses to provide preventative maintenance, repair, and certification of commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Responses are due March 10, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement, detailed in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS), involves comprehensive services for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. This includes annual, semi-annual, and quarterly preventative maintenance, cleaning, inspections, and certifications in accordance with government regulations and industry standards (e.g., ANSI, NFPA, OSHA, IKECA, NADCA). The contractor will be responsible for coordinating and performing minor and major repairs, responding to service calls within one business day, and providing detailed reports and certification documents within two weeks of completion. Performance standards emphasize 100% completion for inspections, cleaning, and certifications, and timely response for repairs and service calls.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
  • Response Due: March 10, 2026, by 4:00 PM EST
  • Published: February 27, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, 08641

Key Requirements

This notice is exclusively for 8(a) certified business categories under NAICS 238220. Interested parties must submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to support the requirement. Contractor personnel will need to comply with all base regulations, including safety, environmental, and security protocols, and adhere to specific timelines for repairs and reporting. Normal hours of operation are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with potential for after-hours cleaning.

Additional Notes

This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to issue one. The Government will use responses to dictate a path forward. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP.

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Posted: Feb 27, 2026
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