Lighting Inverters Repair and Reprogramming
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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, specifically the 21st Civil Engineering Squadron (21 CES), is soliciting proposals for a one-time service to repair and reprogram Harsh Environment Uninterruptible (HEU) power supply lighting inverters at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to ensure emergency lighting operates as intended, saving energy costs. Proposals are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, tools, transportation, supplies, equipment, materials, and incidentals to:
- Troubleshoot and repair three existing non-functioning HEU power supply lighting inverters.
- Reprogram all seven existing HEU power supply lighting inverters to operate in normal mode during normal operation and in emergency mode upon loss of power.
- Replace all eight 12 VDC batteries in each of the seven existing HEU power supply lighting inverters.
The inverters are Crucial Power Products, Model: HU CABINET, Model Number: HU3.0R2500N1-VA, and the battery part number is 7050-436. All work must be executed by licensed electricians and approved by 21 CES Requirements and Optimization (R&O) prior to commencement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19,000,000 size standard.
- Period of Performance (PoP): 180 calendar days from the lead time event (receipt of purchased materials).
- Proposal Due Date: March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM MT.
- Published Date: February 23, 2026.
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided summary, but award will be based on proposals submitted in response to this solicitation.
Additional Notes
Work will be performed at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station (CMSFS), Colorado Springs, CO. Contractors must obtain all necessary licenses and permits, comply with all federal, state, and municipal laws, and adhere to Department of Labor, OSHA, and AFOSH safety requirements. Access to CMSFS is a restricted area, requiring proper authorization, background checks, and potentially escorts. Contractors are responsible for site investigation, hazardous material handling (including SDS provision and waste management), and site cleanup. Deliverables include O&M documents, a detailed report on condition and maintenance actions, and all test reports/results. The government will inspect and accept the work upon successful demonstration of repaired and reprogrammed inverters.