Lease & Installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) Equipment to Support Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennels
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically the FA3016 502 CONS CL, is conducting a Sources Sought for the Lease & Installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Equipment to support Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennels at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside market research effort. Responses and questions are due by April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
Purpose & Overview
This notice is a Sources Sought to gather market information from potential interested, capable, responsible, and qualified small business offerors. The government aims to understand industry capabilities for this requirement in accordance with FAR Part 10, with information used solely for acquisition planning. This is a strictly voluntary submission and does not constitute a request for quote.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to lease, install, operate, and maintain temporary HVAC systems for six MWD kennels. This includes providing 12 commercial-grade, no less than 10-ton HVAC units on trailers (two units per kennel) and 6 generators with a maximum 70-decibel range. The scope encompasses all necessary equipment, labor, supervision, and "turnkey" operational hardware, such as rodent-resistant indoor/outdoor flexible ductwork and electrical infrastructure. Services also include generator maintenance, fuel, and refueling, as well as enclosing kennel roof gables. Site surveys, a mandatory site visit, and documentation of existing conditions are required. The contractor must also provide a work plan narrative, remove debris daily, and restore the site to its original condition.
Performance Standards
Key performance metrics include maintaining kennel temperatures between 45-85°F, providing 24-hour/7-days-per-week service capability with an emergency maintenance response time of no more than 2 hours, and ensuring 95% serviceability for HVAC equipment and generators. Preventative maintenance schedules are specified for both generators and HVAC units.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Anticipated award: Firm Fixed Price - FFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 532490 (Size Standard: $40.0M)
- PSC Code: W041 (Lease Or Rental Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX (specific buildings: 7634, 7638, 7640, 7642, 7599, 7600). Work is generally during typical duty days (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday).
Submission & Key Dates
- Responses and Questions Due: April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
- Published Date: April 23, 2026 Interested offerors are encouraged to complete the provided questionnaire and identify their socio-economic concerns. Correspondence should be sent to Alexis Garcia (alexis.garcia.14@us.af.mil) and N. Marie Phillips (norena.phillips@us.af.mil).