Repair Base Switching Station

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

This Statement of Work (SOW) details construction services required to replace the existing Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB) distribution switching station (Building 1406) with a new facility (Building 1017). The project includes constructing a new switchgear enclosure, transitioning loads from the old station to the new one, and demolishing the existing station.

• Construction of a new, stand-alone, single-story building (Bldg 1017) for the distribution switching station.

• Installation of new 12.5 kV switching station equipment.

• Transitioning existing MHAFB distribution loads from the current station (Bldg 1406) to the new station (Bldg 1017).

• Coordination with Idaho Power Company (IPC) for transitioning aerial lines to new utility poles.

• Demolition of the existing switching station (Bldg 1406).

• Installation of new underground electrical utilities, including 15 kV rated, three-phase underground cable.

• Installation of a security fence with an anti-ram barrier and a crash-rated drop arm gate.

• Provision of temporary construction power.

• Installation of a Mass Notification System (MNS).

• Work must conform to specified requirements, US standards, and practices.

• Compliance with electrical, plumbing, and building codes.

• All materials must be new and meet specified standards.

• Quality control and daily inspections are required.

• Project schedule and reporting requirements are detailed.

• Period of Performance: 850 calendar days (28 months) from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Pre-Construction Activities: Limited to 120 calendar days.

• Construction Activities: Limited to 730 calendar days.

• Location: Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), southwest Idaho.

• Environmental requirements include PCB sampling plans and soil testing.

• Security considerations include personnel vetting and site access protocols.

• Safety and health compliance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 is mandatory.

• Contractor must provide a full material and labor warranty of one year.

• Coordination with Idaho Power Company and MHAFB personnel is essential.

• Specific requirements for power studies, SCADA communications, and mass notification systems are outlined.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined notice serving as a Pre-Solicitation Notice and Request for Information (RFI) for a Design-bid-Build construction project at Mountain Home Air Force Base, ID. The project involves the repair of the base switching station, specifically the demolition of the existing Switching Station (Bldg. 1406) and the construction of a new switchgear enclosure (Bldg. 1017). The RFI aims to gauge market interest and contractor capabilities, particularly from small businesses, to ensure adequate competition for the forthcoming Invitation for Bid (IFB).

• Demolition of the existing Switching Station (Bldg. 1406).

• Installation/replacement of security fencing and associated lighting around the new Switching Station (Bldg. 1017) meeting current UFC and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards.

• Construction of a new, stand-alone, single-story switching station building (Bldg. 1017) with reinforced concrete masonry unit blocks, matching adjacent building aesthetics.

• Installation of doors and accessories per MHAFB facility standards.

• Provision of modular office trailers.

• Installation of new underground electrical utilities connecting the IPC substation to the new switchgear building.

• Repaving small roadway segments for utility installation/removal.

• Experience handling high voltage (> 130 kV) is required.

• The estimated magnitude of the construction project is more than $10,000,000.

• The period of performance is 850 calendar-days (approximately 28 months), with pre-construction limited to 120 days and construction to 730 days.

• This notice is NOT a solicitation for offers; responses are for market research only.

• Tentative dates: Issuance of solicitation for technical proposals is March 4, 2026; receipt and evaluation of technical proposals begins April 3, 2026.

• The IFB will be posted on SAM.gov and conducted through PIEE. Requests for the IFB should be submitted to the points of contact by March 4, 2026.

• The RFI specifically seeks information from Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a) Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) programs.

• Award is anticipated to be restricted to small businesses, with the Government determining final set-aside based on RFI responses.

• Firms must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award.

• Sources Sought responses are requested by email no later than 3:00 p.m. MST, February 6, 2026.

• Required information for Sources Sought includes firm name, SAM.gov UEI, contact details, expressed interest, qualifications, and small business category.