Replace AHUs 2,5,7 at Sablich Center

SOL #: FA301026R0007Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA3010 81 CONS CC
KEESLER AFB, MS, 39534-2701, United States

Place of Performance

Biloxi, MS

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Installation Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (N041)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 23, 2026
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Last Updated
May 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 27, 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, 81 CONS CC, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of Air Handling Units (AHUs) 2, 5, and 7 at the Sablich Center, B701, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS. This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside with an estimated construction magnitude between $1,000,000.00 and $3,000,000.00. Proposals are due May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

Scope of Work

The project requires furnishing all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials to demolish and replace three rooftop AHUs (2, 5, and 7) in kind. Key deliverables include replacing 6-inch branch take-offs with 8-inch volume control dampers and flexible ducts, installing new breakers, disconnect switches, and wiring, and repairing roof curbs and roofs to prevent thermal, moisture, and weather intrusion. New AHUs and curbs must be anchored according to UFC hurricane criteria, and the completed system must be Test, Adjusted, and Balanced (TAB) to ensure positive pressure. Work must comply with all local, state, and federal codes, including IBC, UFC, AFI, NFPA, NEC, and ABA. Only one AHU can be demolished at a time, and continuous facility operation must be maintained.

Contract Details

This will be a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a Period of Performance of 210 calendar days from the date of award. The estimated value is between $1,000,000.00 and $3,000,000.00. Funds are not presently available, and award is contingent upon fund availability. The Government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation.

Key Updates & Clarifications

Amendment 0001, issued May 7, 2026, uploaded Pre-bid Questions and Answers (Attachment 10) and Addendum 1 (Attachment 11), and added FAR Clause 52.222-90 regarding DEI discrimination. Offerors must acknowledge this amendment. Addendum 1 informs contractors of a potential unforeseen condition regarding a concrete curb near a lightweight concrete slab, identified during AHU 6 removal. The Pre-Bid Q&A document provides extensive clarifications on personnel roles, required plans, tax exemption (not tax-exempt), drawing completeness, flexible air duct length (max 5 ft), ductwork, existing controls (Johnson Control Inc Metasys), temporary air (not required), asbestos (not anticipated), damper actuators, filter status, thermostats, motorized dampers, AHU 6 (not included), roof curbing, roof warranty (none), control valves/piping, phasing, and electrical requirements. A site visit was held on April 30, 2026. Questions were due by May 4, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals are due May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT. Evaluation will use the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Offerors must refer to Section L for proposal preparation instructions and Section M for evaluation factors. All amendments must be acknowledged, and proposals must remain valid for at least 180 calendar days.

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