LRAFB_SERVER CHILLER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 19 CONS/PKA at Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB), has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing SERVER CHILLER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR services. This is for planning purposes only, and no solicitation is available at this time. The Air Force anticipates a competitive acquisition resulting in a singular award. Responses are due by May 20, 2026.
Purpose
This Sources Sought Notice is a market research effort to identify qualified contractors for chiller maintenance and repair at LRAFB, pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research) and FAR Part 19 (Small Business Programs). The information gathered will inform future acquisition strategies, including the potential for a small business set-aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to provide all management, personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and nonpersonal services necessary for the maintenance and repair of chillers. This includes preventive and routine maintenance checks and services on 16 In-Row RC chillers (model #ACRC301S) located in Building 988, rooms 146 and 153 at LRAFB. Services are required every six months and encompass environmental/mechanical/electrical inspections, system performance checks, and preventative maintenance tasks such as filter replacement and condensate pan cleaning. Non-routine repairs require a certified field service engineer on-site within the next business day.
Contract Details & Anticipated Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated NAICS: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a $34.0M size standard.
- Anticipated Contract Structure: Singular award, 5-year contract (1 base year + 4 option years) plus a 6-month extension.
- Base Year: October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027
- Full Period of Performance (including options & extension): October 1, 2026 - March 31, 2032
- Place of Performance: Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas.
- Set-Aside: None specified for this notice, but the Air Force reserves the right to consider a small business set-aside for any subsequent acquisition.
Response Requirements
Interested businesses capable of meeting these requirements must submit an electronic response including:
- A Capabilities Statement (company name, address, DUNS, CAGE, POC with email/phone).
- Business size and any relevant socio-economic categories (e.g., small business, SDVOSB, HUBZone) under NAICS 811210.
- A positive statement of intent to bid as a prime contractor.
- Any current government contract vehicles that could be utilized.
- A Statement of Capabilities (limited to 5 pages) demonstrating the ability to provide the required services.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Response Due Date: May 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published Date: May 07, 2026
- Contract Specialist: Amaya Jordan (Amaya.Jordan.1@us.af.mil, 501-987-3854)
- Contracting Officer: Jonathan Reed (jonathan.reed.33@us.af.mil, 501-987-3847)