Purchase and Install Oil Shaft Seal on Lackland Chiller 1
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, 502d Air Base Wing, JBSA Lackland, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified Small Business contractors for the purchase and installation of an oil shaft seal on Chiller 1 at Building 6582, JBSA-Lackland, Texas. Responses are due by April 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves furnishing all supervision, labor, transportation, materials, tools, incidentals, equipment, and quality assurance for the removal, disposal, and replacement of an oil shaft seal. This includes providing lifting equipment, specialty tools, parts, and qualified HVAC, refrigeration, and electronic systems certified technicians. Contractors must procure a new, OEM-approved oil shaft seal compatible with the existing York Model YKFTFT-CMGS chiller, provide documentation of OEM approval, and a 5-year full warranty. The work also entails coordinating with facility personnel, conducting a thorough leak test, and cleaning the work area. Performance must adhere to CEO Contract Specifications, Uniform Building Codes, Air Force Base Regulations, and OSHA Requirements. The estimated performance period is 5 calendar days. A site visit is highly recommended.
Information Requested
Interested contractors are requested to provide:
- Company's small business status and socioeconomic designations.
- A brief description of capabilities to perform the Scope of Work (not to exceed 5 pages).
- A summary of relevant past performance on similar contracts.
- Any questions regarding the draft Statement of Work (not to exceed 1 page).
- Indication of NAICS code typically claimed for Chiller Replacement (Government intends to use 238220).
- Confirmation of active registration in SAM.gov and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Restricted to Small Business concerns
- NAICS: 238220 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- Response Due: April 17, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- Published: April 13, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and the Government will not pay for information submitted. Proprietary information should be clearly identified. All correspondence shall be submitted via email to tristan.torres@us.af.mil and bismark.badu.3@us.af.mil.