Repair B632, Fire Suppression and Hangar Door
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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 Illinois National Guard intends to issue a Pre-Solicitation for a single firm fixed-price contract for the Repair of Fire Suppression and Hangar Door for Building 632 at the 182d Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL. This project, valued between $5M and $10M, is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is tentatively expected on June 17, 2026, with bids tentatively due by July 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves comprehensive repairs and upgrades to Building 632. Key tasks include:
- Fire Suppression System: Repair existing systems, remove AFFF tanks and piping, and replace with new water pipes and pumps. Resize pumps in Base Pump House (Building 831) to ensure adequate pressure for the fire water loop.
- Hangar Door Replacement: Remove existing Megadoor hangar doors, mullion doors, motors, and associated components from the north door of Building 632. Provide and install a new Megadoor vertical lift hangar door system and associated components. The Megadoor by ASSA ABLOY is specified as "sole source specific for compatibility" but the justification allows for "brand name or equal."
- Option 1: Provide and Install New Generator.
Key Door System Requirements (Brand Name or Equal)
The vertical lift fabric door system must accommodate C-130 aircraft in a 21,087 sq. ft. hangar and meet specific characteristics:
- Travel Speed: Minimum 6 inches per second.
- Safety Interlocks: Swing-up door mullion safety arrestor, wind-locking safety arrestor, slack belt/wire rope breaker, or equivalent.
- Emergency Operation: Hand-crank capability.
- Door Fabric: Minimum -40°F cold resistance (ASTM D2136) and flame resistance (NFPA 701, ASTM D6413, ASTM E-84).
- Wind Load Resistance: Specific characteristics detailed in the solicitation.
- Additional: Associated electrical requirements, structural modifications, and maintenance catwalks.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Duration: 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business (NAICS 236220, $45M size standard).
- Magnitude: $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.
- Tentative Solicitation Release: On-or-about June 17, 2026.
- Tentative Pre-bid Conference: July 8, 2026 (details in solicitation, site visit to follow).
- Questions Due: July 14, 2026, to melissa.grice4.civ@army.mil.
- Tentative Bid Opening: On-or-about July 23, 2026.
Important Notes
Interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Attention is directed to FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) regarding limitations on subcontracting, which limits payments to non-similarly situated subcontractors to 85% of the contract amount (excluding materials). The official solicitation, plans, and specifications will be available exclusively on SAM.gov. Offerors are responsible for periodically checking the website for amendments.