Legacy R22 Split System Replacement
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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
The Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort for the Legacy R22 Split System Replacement at JBSA Lackland, TX. This notice aims to identify interested, capable, and qualified small businesses to replace an obsolete R-22 HVAC system in Building 4983. Responses are due by May 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to decommission and remove the existing 15-ton R-22 direct expansion (DX) split system (Rheem Condensing Unit and RUUD Air Handling Unit). The project includes the complete installation of a new, fully functional, code-compliant 15-ton HVAC system equipped with modern Direct Digital Controls (DDC) and BACnet-compatible building automation capabilities. This is not a construction requirement.
Technical Requirements
The new system must be an AHRI-certified matched set with a nominal cooling capacity of 15 Tons (180,000 BTU/hr), utilizing a modern, EPA-compliant, low-GWP refrigerant (e.g., R-410A or R-454B); R-22 is prohibited. It must operate on 208/230V, 3-Phase, 60Hz, and meet or exceed current DOE SEER/IEER ratings. The system requires DDC integration with open architecture, allowing monitoring and control by the 502nd CES without proprietary software. The Air-Cooled Condensing Unit must feature a scroll compressor and corrosion-treated coils, while the Air Handling Unit needs a galvanized steel, insulated cabinet, and a factory-installed rack for 2-inch, minimum MERV 8 filters.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Product Service Code: J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 12, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 07, 2026
- Place of Performance: Building 4983, JBSA Lackland, TX 78236, United States
Attachments
- Request for Information_Legacy R22 Split System Replacement
- DRAFT Statement of Work
- Legacy R22 Split HVAC System PowerPoint
- DRAFT Salient Characteristics_15-Ton Commercial DX Split System
Contact Information
- Primary: Emily A. Rodriguez (emily.rodriguez.8@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Ulysses Solis (ulysses.solis@us.af.mil)