Replace Security Forces Elevator, B926
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 is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses for the full modernization of the two-story elevator system in Building 926 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. This effort aims to replace the elevator car, mechanical pump, control systems, and hoistway doors, while reusing the existing hydraulic jack system. Responses are due by June 25, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the contractor to provide all plant, labor, equipment, transportation, and tools for a complete elevator modernization. Key tasks include:
- Demolition of existing elevator car assembly, controller, pump tank, motor, disconnect switch, conduit, conductor, and hoistway doors.
- Inspection and cleaning of existing hoistway structures.
- Furnishing and installing a new elevator car assembly (2500 lbs capacity), including structural steel sling, platform, and cab enclosure.
- Furnishing and installing a new submersible pump tank unit and elevator controller compatible with the existing hydraulic jack system, capable of 125 feet per minute.
- Furnishing and installing new hoistway doors on both floors.
- Installation of new directional, terminal, and emergency stop switches, traveling cables, and hoistway wiring.
- Performing full load and speed testing, and necessary adjustments.
- Providing a 1-year warranty on all materials and work, including monthly preventative maintenance. The total Period of Performance for this project is 180 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (potential Firm Fixed-Price construction contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 236220 (Repair Or Alteration Of Office Buildings)
- Size Standard: $45 Million
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
- Published: June 9, 2026
Information Requested
Interested parties should provide:
- Business Name, CAGE Code, Point of Contact (name, email, phone).
- Business size and socio-economic categories (e.g., Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB).
- Previous experience (past 5 years) with similar projects (type, complexity, magnitude).
- Current aggregate and individual bonding capacity.
- Percentage of work the company would perform in identified socio-economic categories.
- Indication of whether the company would team with another small business to meet subcontracting limitations.
Additional Notes
This is for market research purposes only; no award will be made from this posting. A formal solicitation will be announced at a later date. No reimbursement will be provided for response costs. All work must adhere to the SOW, Concept Design Drawings, and Air Force requirements. Licensed Design Professionals are required for structural design, and construction cannot begin until 100% design approval.