14816 PAO Chiller System Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

SOL #: 14816Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, United States

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

Air Conditioning Equipment (4120)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 29, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

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 is soliciting proposals for a Polyalphaolefin (PAO) Chiller Skid System for the 309 Software Engineering Group (SWEG)/521AB System Integration Lab (SIL) F-35 program at Hill Air Force Base, UT. This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with award based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers are due Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MT).

Purpose and Scope

This contract effort requires the provision and installation of a new PAO Chiller Skid System, including pumps, manifolds, distribution piping, controls, and instrumentation. The system will provide essential cooling for aircraft representative equipment within Building 1513 at Hill AFB. Key deliverables include:

  • Installation of two (2) chilled water (Fixed) PAO skid systems.
  • Installation of six (6) manifolds with remote HMI panels.
  • Crating, vacuum packing, and transportation of all chiller skids and manifolds.
  • Skid commissioning and staff training for two engineers.
  • Site installation of a redundant chilled water PAO system and forty-eight (48) Quick Disconnects (QDs).
  • Construction of a dedicated, sound-attenuated room to house the chillers.
  • Piping must be hard or rigid stainless-steel for PAO distribution, utilizing Swagelok fittings.

Performance Standards & Special Requirements

The system must meet specific performance standards, including PAO fluid delivery of 20 GPM between 120-130 PSI at 59°F (± 3°F), and manifold adjustment ranges of 0-130 PSI and 0-20 GPM. Compliance with Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) requirements, various codes (UFC, IBC, NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, AWWA), and the provision of a full technical documentation package (including design files and equipment manuals) are mandatory. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and undergo security screening. Prohibited items onsite include cell phones, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, personal electronics, cameras, and computers.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
  • NAICS Code: 333415 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees)
  • Period of Performance: 365 days after contract award.
  • Place of Performance/Delivery: Building 1513, Hill Air Force Base, UT.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Offers Due: Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MT).
  • Questions Due: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM (MT).
  • Submission: Electronic mail to zcheherah.macapinlac@us.af.mil and jonathan.graham.11@us.af.mil.
  • Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), based on price and technical capability.
  • Requirements: Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3.

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