NOS WSR - Data Center Infrastructure

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number W50S7X-26-Q-A003. It constitutes the only solicitation, and no written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is for Data Center Infrastructure.

Note: Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are available.

• CLIN 0001 (Base): Initial Data Center Infrastructure (38 units) installation.

• CLIN 0002 (Option): Environmental Monitoring System Installation.

• The document references a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for further details on requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: 180 days from the date of award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the Small Business Set-Aside size standard is $19,000,000.

• Submission Deadline: 09 April 2026, 9:00 AM (CST).

• Submission Method: Electronic submission to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. Quotes must be in MS Office 2013 compatible formats (Word, Excel, PDF) and not password protected.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest responsible offeror meeting salient characteristics and schedule/delivery outlined in the PWS. Evaluation will be based on three factors: Price, Technical Factor, and Schedule/Delivery.

• Quote Acceptance Period: Offerors must specify a quote acceptance period of not less than 60 days.

• All or None: Offers must be submitted for all requirements identified in the solicitation.

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• Applicable Size Standard: $19,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 238210.

• Installation Window: Required on-site installation is from 08 July 2026 to 21 July 2026.

• Contracting Office: 184 Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell AFB, KS 67221.

• Government Points of Contact: Vernon Verschelden (Contracting Officer) and Joshua Kingori (Contracting Specialist).

• Offerors must include completed copies of FAR 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications).

• FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-4 (Contract Terms and Conditions) apply.

• DPAS Rating: NONE.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for procuring, installing, and configuring data center infrastructure for the 299th Network Operations Squadron (NOS). This effort is part of a larger, multi-phase program to establish an operational data center.

• Engineering, Design, Procurement, and Installation: The contractor shall provide a complete and functional data center solution.

• Key Components: This includes racks/cabinets, a cold aisle containment solution, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and an environmental monitoring system.

• Racks/Cabinets: Thirty-eight (38) racks are required, with specific dimensions, features (e.g., side panels, air dams, blanking panels, keyed swing handles), and a load rating of 3,000 lbs. Grounding and bonding must comply with TIA-607-C.

• Cold Aisle Containment: Installation of cold aisle doors, ceilings, and partitions to create a fully contained cold aisle for two designated pods (one 28-rack, one 14-rack), requiring four sets of sliding double doors and strict air flow management.

• Power Distribution Units (PDUs): Seventy-six (76) metered PDUs are required (two per rack), with specific specifications including L6-30P plugs, 30 Amp, 208/240V, and a mix of IEC C13 and C19 outlets. Each PDU must have a local LCD screen for amperage display.

• Environmental Monitoring System (Optional CLIN 0002): A NIPRNET-approved system with a current Authority to Connect (ATC) is required, featuring remote accessibility, Active Directory/LDAP authentication, and perpetual licenses. The system must include a central server and sensors for temperature/humidity, water/leak, airflow, smoke detection, and door contacts, with email/SNMP alerting and data logging.

• Workmanship: All work must be performed professionally and to a first-class standard, free of defects.

• SCIF Accreditation: All permanently installed equipment must be compliant with standards for future Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) accreditation. All electronic equipment must be non-RF transmitting by design, with any such features physically removed or disabled at the hardware level.

• Contractor Verification: Manufacturer documentation or a formal statement of volatility is required to certify non-transmitting equipment.

• Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Technical Exhibit 1 details specific performance objectives, standards, and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) for project schedule adherence, rack/containment installation, grounding/bonding, air flow seals, PDU installation, and the environmental monitoring system.

• Period of Performance: 180 calendar days from the date of award.

• Place of Performance: Room 281, Building 54, 52010 Jayhawk Drive, McConnell AFB, KS 67221.

• On-Site Installation Window: Currently planned from 08 July 2026 to 21 July 2026. Physical work inside the data center must be completed within 14 calendar days of the ATP.

• Hours of Operation: Normally 0730-1630 CST Monday-Friday, but extended hours (nights, weekends, holidays) are authorized and expected.

• Dependencies: Work cannot begin until Phase 1 (base building construction) is complete. This is a prerequisite for Phase 3 (telecommunications cabling).

• Government-Furnished Items: Includes physical access, energized L6-30R power receptacles, and active NIPRNET connections for the monitoring system.

• Project Management: A detailed project schedule is due within 10 business days of award. Key milestones include a kick-off meeting (within 5 days), schedule submission (within 10 days), and full technical submittal package (within 30 days).

• Personnel Qualifications: Personnel performing IA/IT functions must be appropriately certified per DoD 8570.01-M and other relevant directives.

• Security: Compliance with all applicable installation/facility access, local security policies, and procedures is required. This includes potential CAC issuance, background checks, and mandatory training (e.g., Cyber Awareness, AT Level I, OPSEC, IA/IT).

• Deliverables: Include a Test and Acceptance Plan, a minimum one-year warranty, a spare parts kit, training for government personnel, final site cleaning, and a comprehensive documentation package (as-installed drawings, schedule, system manuals, warranty info, SCIF/NIPRNET compliance docs). An OPSEC Plan is also required.

• Costs: The contract price is all-inclusive; the contractor is responsible for all costs not expressly identified.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Clauses Incorporated by Reference," lists various contract clauses that are incorporated into a solicitation or contract by reference. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the terms and conditions that will apply to any resulting contract.

• Clause Number: The unique identifier for each clause.
• Clause Title: A brief description of the clause's subject matter.
• Alt No/Dev No: Indicates any alternative or deviation numbers associated with the clause.
• Year/Mo: The year and month the clause was last updated.
• Section: The section of the relevant regulation (e.g., FAR, DFARS) where the clause is located.
• Full Text Clauses: Some clauses are provided in full text for clarity, such as "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation."

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and the terms of the potential contract. Key areas of interest include:

• Representations and Certifications: Clauses requiring specific representations from the offeror (e.g., regarding business operations, telecommunications equipment).
• Submission Requirements: Clauses detailing how to submit payment requests, receiving reports, and other required documentation (e.g., WAWF instructions).
• Contractual Terms: Clauses covering general terms and conditions, limitations on subcontracting, and evaluation factors.
• Compliance: Clauses related to labor laws, safety, and other compliance requirements.

Bidders should pay close attention to clauses that require specific actions, representations, or disclosures as part of their proposal submission or contract performance.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination for the state of Kansas, specifically for the counties of Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick, and Sumner. It lists various occupations with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and required fringe benefits.

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder on a federal contract that falls under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wages and benefits that must be paid to employees performing work on such contracts within the specified geographic area. Bidders must consult this document to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Key information includes:

• Occupational Wage Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles and their minimum hourly pay.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on Health & Welfare benefits, paid sick leave (EO 13706), and vacation/holiday policies.
• Executive Orders: Information on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), including their applicability and requirements.
• Conformance Process: Guidance on how to classify and determine wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).