MIC Industries Building in a Box
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 U.S. Air Force's 366 Contracting Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a "Building in a Box" (BIB) system. This is a Sole Source Justification requirement for commercial products, specifically manufactured parts for a storage facility. Quotes are due by January 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a "Building in a Box" (BIB) system, consisting of manufactured parts for the 819th RED HORSE Squadron's Ultimate Building Machine (UBM) to construct a storage facility at Mountain Home AFB, ID. Key components include:
- UBM Steel (0.063 Coil Stock, Cream Tan color)
- Base Angle (1/4" x 3" x 20')
- MIC 240 Entry Door Kit (Right Hand Reverse, Swing Out, 36" x 80")
- MIC 240 Louver Kit (36" x 36", Power Open/Close, 110V/60Hz, 3120 CFM)
- MIC 240 Ventilator Kit (32" x 32", 110V/60Hz, 5000 CFM)
- Overhead Door Kit (16’W x 16’H, Power Operated, 110V/60Hz, Insulated)
- Overhead Door 10' Tube Extension Kit
- Assorted hardware (Tek Screws, Neoprene sponge, Mastic Tape, Exterior Silicone, Weld-On Pins, Protective Speed Caps)
- UBM Steel Building Blanket Insulation and Batting Insulation Finishing Tape.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification).
- Deliverables: "Building in a Box" system (CLIN 0001) and associated manufactured parts.
- Delivery: On or before April 14, 2026, to the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron Material Control Facility at Mountain Home AFB, ID. All components must have a 1-year warranty.
- Payment Terms: NET 30, FOB Destination.
- Quotes Due: January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM MST.
- Questions Due: January 31, 2026, 10:00 AM MST.
- Published: January 31, 2026.
Evaluation
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Evaluation factors are Price and Technical Capability, both assessed on a "pass/fail" basis. Offerors must provide sufficient product data to meet salient characteristics; insufficient data will result in a "Not Acceptable" rating. The award will go to the responsible Offeror with the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote. Offers must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Quotes must be emailed to the points of contact listed in the solicitation. All solicitation amendments must be acknowledged and returned with the quote. .zip files are not an acceptable submission format. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and in full text, which bidders must review for compliance, including those related to telecommunications equipment, Buy American, and trade agreements.