Repair VAVs in Building 1122
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 FA4803 20 CONS LGCA, is conducting a Sources Sought / Market Research to identify qualified firms for VAV Repair in Building 1122 at Shaw Air Force Base, SC. This is for a new firm-fixed-price construction requirement aimed at restoring Variable Air Volume (VAV) unit functionality. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
The primary purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to gauge industry interest and capability for repairing VAV units in Building 1122 due to restricted airflow from clogged coils. The objective is to clean the coils to restore original design airflow specifications. The comprehensive scope of work includes:
- Performing pre- and post-construction Test and Balance (TAB) on all air handling units (AHUs) and VAV boxes.
- Maintaining HVAC system operation throughout the contract, allowing only one or two VAVs to be offline at any given time.
- Thoroughly cleaning all VAVs by disconnecting and removing them from the system.
- Installing access panels on all VAVs for proper maintenance, with shop drawings requiring government approval.
- Flushing all chilled water and hot water lines throughout the building.
- Installing side stream filters on both chilled water and hot water pumps.
Contract Details
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price construction contract)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19M size standard.
- Set-Aside: Anticipated Small Business Set-Aside Program.
- Place of Performance: Building 1122, Shaw Air Force Base, SC.
- Duration: Anticipated 60 calendar days (30 days for construction, 30 days for close-out documents).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a capabilities package in PDF format by March 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. Eastern. The package should include:
- Company business size (annual revenues, employee size) and business status (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, small business).
- Anticipated teaming arrangements.
- Description of similar services provided to government and commercial customers.
- UEI, CAGE Code, and SAM expiration date.
- Indication of manufacturer or supplier status, including manufacturer's name and size if a supplier.
- Status as a Foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees. Submissions should be sent to Contracting Officer Mallory Cary (mallory.cary@us.af.mil) and Contracting Specialist Kishauna Goodman (kishauna.goodman@us.af.mil).
Important Notes
This is not a solicitation; responses are for information and planning purposes only and will not be returned or accepted to form a binding contract. Responders are responsible for all associated expenses. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for potential contract award. Telephone responses or questions will not be accepted.