RFI: Low-Speed High Volume Fan Inspection and Sustainment
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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 is issuing a Presolicitation (RFI) for Low-Speed High Volume (LSHV) Fan Inspection and Sustainment services at JBSA-Randolph AFB, TX. This requirement involves semi-annual inspection and sustainment of 23 industrial ceiling-mounted LSHV fans within aircraft maintenance facilities. Responses are due April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the sustainment of 23 existing LSHV industrial fans located in the 12th Maintenance Group aircraft hangars. This includes providing all management, labor, tools, and materials for scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and the repair or replacement of fans and associated electrical components. All activities must be thoroughly documented, with specific fan locations detailed in Section 1.4 and Appendix E of the PWS.
Performance Standards
Maintenance will adhere to industry standards, best practices, and applicable federal, state, and local building codes. Performance objectives, standards, and thresholds are detailed in the Service Delivery Summary (SDS), including a 90% success rate for emergency and urgent repairs.
- Emergency Maintenance: Assess within 24 hours of notification; initiate actions to render "safe" within 24 hours of assessment.
- Urgent Maintenance: Assess within 48 hours of notification; complete repairs within 24 hours of assessment.
- Routine Maintenance: Incorporated into a planned work schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published: April 9, 2026
Place of Performance
Work will be performed at JBSA-Randolph AFB, TX. Normal base hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with flightline hours being 24 hours per day, Monday – Friday. The contractor may deviate from normal hours to ensure timely completion at no additional cost.
Special Requirements
Key requirements include developing and submitting a Preventative Maintenance Plan (PMP) within 45 days of contract award and a Quality Control Plan (QCP) with the proposal. Contractor personnel must possess necessary licenses/certifications, undergo National Agency Checks (NAC) and credit checks, and comply with all base access, security, traffic, and weapons regulations. An AFOSH and OSHA compliant Safety and Health Program is required, along with spill notification procedures. Work in active hangars requires coordination with the 12th Maintenance Group, and contractors must provide barricades and warning signs. A primary Contract Manager (CM) must be designated within 24 hours of award.