Lighting Inverters Repair and Reprogramming
Overview
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PSC
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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, 21st Civil Engineering Squadron (21 CES), is soliciting proposals for Lighting Inverters Repair and Reprogramming at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado Springs, CO. This requirement is a one-time service to restore critical emergency lighting functionality. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary labor, tools, transportation, supplies, equipment, materials, and incidentals to:
- Troubleshoot and repair three non-functioning Harsh Environment Uninterruptible (HEU) power supply lighting inverters.
- Reprogram all seven existing HEU lighting inverters (serial numbers: HE0260A, HE0260F, HE0260E, HE0260D, HE0260C, HE0260B, HE0261) to operate in normal mode and automatically switch to emergency mode upon power loss.
- Replace all eight 12VDC batteries in each of the seven HEU lighting inverters. The inverters are Crucial Power Products, Model HU CABINET, Model Number HU3.0R2500N1-VA, using Battery Part Number 7050-436. All work must be executed by licensed electricians and approved by 21 CES Requirements and Optimization (R&O).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the lead time event (receipt of purchased materials).
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.
- Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated based on Price and Technical Acceptability.
Key Dates & Site Visit
- Response Due Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Site Visit: A mandatory site visit will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 09:00 AM Mountain Time. Attendees must meet at the Cheyenne Mountain SFS Visitor Control Center (1 Norad Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80914).
- Site Visit RSVP: RSVP via email to 2d Lt Stephen Hayden (stephen.hayden.1@spaceforce.mil) by Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. RSVP must include Full Name, Date of Birth, Driver's License Number, and State of Issue for each attendee (maximum two representatives per company). Vehicle registration and insurance information must also be available.
Additional Notes
This project is critical to ensure emergency lights operate as intended, preventing continuous operation and saving energy costs. Bidders should review the Wage Determination for El Paso County, Colorado, as it outlines minimum labor costs under the Service Contract Act.