Repair B300 Hot Water Heaters
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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 bids for a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract to Repair Hot Water Heaters in Building 300 at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, NY. This project involves replacing the existing hot water heater tank and associated components. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside. Bids are due by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to demolish and dispose of the existing hot water heater tank in Building 300. The project requires the provision and installation of a new high-efficiency hot water heating system, including a second in-line hot water tank, to meet or exceed a 1,000,000 BTU/Hr first-hour rating, 300-gallon storage capacity, and 970 Gal/Hr recovery capacity. This includes all necessary valves, piping, venting, insulation, electrical components, concrete pads, expansion tank, and circulation pump for a complete and proper installation. Performance time is 45 calendar days.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Set-Aside: 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19,000,000 size standard.
- Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
- Registration: Contractors must be actively registered in SAM and WAWF.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Bids must be mailed or hand-delivered. Electronic submissions (faxed or emailed) will not be accepted.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation and is most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.
- Base Access: Personnel requiring base access must possess a Valid State Enhanced or Real ID, or a Valid United States Passport. An Entry Access Request (Attachment 4) was required for site visit attendees.
- Wage Rates: Prevailing wage rates for Niagara County, NY (DBA NY20260019) apply.
- Insurance: Contractors must certify compliance with contract insurance requirements.
Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 1 (March 26, 2026): Incorporated attachments 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, providing electrical schematics, mechanical room layouts, mechanical drawings, plumbing plans, and floor plans.
- Amendment 2 (April 13, 2026): Extended the proposal due date to April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
- Q&A (April 13, 2026): Clarified that the new hot water system must achieve at least 300 gallons of capacity with an equivalent 1,000,000 BTU/hr and 970 recovery capacity, and reiterated that emailed bids are not accepted.