Repair Base Switching Station

SOL #: FA489726B0006Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA4897 366 CONS PKP
MOUNTAIN HOME AFB, ID, 83648-5296, United States

Place of Performance

Mountain Home AFB, ID

NAICS

Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Epg Facilities Other, Including Transmission (Z2MZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 14, 2026
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Last Updated
May 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 29, 2026, 8:30 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 technical proposals for the Repair Base Switching Station project at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), ID. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves constructing a new electrical switching station (B1017), transitioning loads from the existing station (B1406), and demolishing the old facility. The project aims to upgrade critical electrical infrastructure and enhance base reliability. Technical Proposals are due May 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project encompasses the full lifecycle of the electrical switching station upgrade:

  • Construction: Build a new, complete, and operational 12.5 kV electrical switching station (Building B1017) to current industry standards. This includes site work, foundations, structural steel, installation of medium-voltage electrical equipment (12.47kV), control building construction, power ductbanks/conduits, and final commissioning.
  • Transition: Seamlessly transfer all base electrical loads from the existing Building 1406 to the new Building 1017, requiring coordination with the Local Power Utility for aerial line transitions.
  • Demolition: Decommission and demolish the old switching station (Building 1406). This includes specific procedures for PCB sampling and analysis of remediation waste, with the contractor responsible for disposal of contaminated soil/PCBs.
  • Studies & Systems: Perform Power Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Coordination, and Reliability studies using EasyPower modeling software. Establish SCADA communications (AVEVA System Platform 2023 R2 SP1P03, Thin Manager v13.2 SP5) and a Mass Notification System. The contractor will develop the substation Graphical User Interface (GUI).

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, procured via a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process.
  • Magnitude: Estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
  • Duration: Total project duration is 850 calendar days (approximately 28 months), including 120 days for pre-construction activities and 730 days for construction.
  • CLIN 0001 (New Construction): Capped at $9,000,000.00.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (size standard $45,000,000).
  • Technical Proposals Due: May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT.
  • Questions Due: May 12, 2026 (passed).
  • Site Visit: May 5, 2026 (passed).
  • Funding: Award is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Evaluation Factors (Step 1 - Technical Proposals)

Proposals will be evaluated on:

  • Technical Approach & Understanding
  • Transitioning Plan
  • Commissioning Plan
  • Excavation Plan
  • Traffic Flow & Parking Management
  • Relevant Experience (including major subcontractors)
  • Key Personnel Qualifications
  • Safety Program
  • Quality Control/Assurance & Project Management Plan
  • Environmental Plan

Additional Notes

Offerors must submit technical proposals via email to the Contracting Officer Points of Contact. Extensive FAR/DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference. Personnel requiring base access must comply with REAL ID Act requirements and allow a two-week lead time for passes. The USG will provide design drawings and electrical power grid models.

People

Points of Contact

Ryan RubensteinPRIMARY
Taylor InmanSECONDARY

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