REPAIR, RENOVATE PMEL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically the 45 CONS at Patrick Space Force Base, FL, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Repair and Renovation of the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL). This project, designated as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The work involves comprehensive upgrades to Building 981, including HVAC systems, to meet Air Force and Florida building standards. The formal solicitation (FA252126B0001) is anticipated to be released on or about January 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project requires providing all labor, equipment, and materials to:
- Repair and construct the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) in Building 981 to meet Air Force Criteria for PMEL Design and Construction (FC 4-218-01F).
- Replace all air handling units (AHU) and associated control systems identified by design analysis within the PMEL facility.
- Establish HVAC Emergency Shut-off per UFC 4-010-01 DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, Standard 18.
- Ensure all work complies with State of Florida Building Codes and Wing Facility Excellence guidelines.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation Notice (Anticipated Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Solicitation Number: FA252126B0001
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program (FAR Subpart 19.14)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about January 26, 2026
- Anticipated Bid Due: 30 days after the IFB is posted
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days
- Magnitude of Construction: To be determined in accordance with FAR 36.204(d)
- Published Date: January 9, 2026
Eligibility & Response
- This opportunity is exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.
- Potential bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
- Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted via email by February 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice and NOT a request for proposal or invitation for bid. Funds are not presently available for this effort, and no award will be made until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.