Repair Cooling Towers B304

SOL #: FA460026Q0020Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA4600 55 CONS PKP

OFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, United States

Place of Performance

St Columbans, NE

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (J041)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/81fe5f9629a04f79afbcd6991b20d1f4/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 19, 2026, 4:00 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, 55 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for the Repair of Cooling Towers B304 at Offutt Air Force Base, St Columbans, NE. This Firm Fixed-Price acquisition is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Set-Aside. The project involves procuring and installing new cooling tower fan motors, replacing wiring, and performing various repairs to ensure operational reliability. Offers are due by March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive repairs and maintenance of cooling towers at Building 304. Key tasks include:

Procuring and installing two new cooling tower fan motors with associated hardware for Tower #1 & 3.
Replacing motor wiring and the motor cooling fan for Tower #1.
Performing miscellaneous repairs such as cleaning spray nozzles, repairing sump basin leaks, fixing damaged drift eliminator mounting rails, and repairing sump drain piping.
Removing and replacing fan guards and blades, aligning shaft and motor connections, and balancing fans.
Providing electrical and control connections to new motors.
Conducting start-up testing for new equipment.
Providing a minimum 1-year warranty on all labor and new materials.
Coordinating with the Government for system operation and testing, requiring a two-week notice for outages.
Ensuring all work adheres to State, AFI, ETL, NFPA, and Unified Facility Criteria Standards, and industry safety standards (OSHA).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Period of Performance: March 23, 2026, to June 23, 2026
Set-Aside: 100% Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Published Date: February 25, 2026
EAL Submission Deadline (for site visit): March 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST
Site Visit: March 10, 2026, at 09:00 AM CST
Questions Due: March 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST
Answers Posted: March 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST
Offer Due Date: March 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST

Evaluation

Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government, considering Price and Technical Capability. Technical Capability requires a plan detailing how the vendor will meet Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements. Quotes must remain valid for 60 calendar days.

Additional Notes

Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to electronic payment submission (WAWF) and safeguarding covered defense information. A Wage Determination (WD 2015-5005 V.27) is attached, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits, which bidders must review for accurate cost estimation. All offers and questions should be sent via email to A1C Hunter Hendrix (hunter.hendrix.1@us.af.mil) or Mr. Daniel Kuchar (daniel.kuchar@us.af.mil).