Request for Information (RFI): Innovative Indoor Environmental Health, Facility Sustainment, and Living Condition Solutions for Department of War (DoW) Installations
Overview
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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 War (DoW) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify innovative, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for rapidly improving indoor environmental health, facility sustainment, and living conditions at DoW installations within the Southeast Region of the United States. The primary focus is on enhancing air quality in military barracks. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks input from interested firms on approaches to improve air quality, indoor environmental health, and long-term sustainment of military barracks. The DoW is interested in solutions capable of identifying and mitigating air quality risks, including ventilation deficiencies, airborne contaminants, humidity-related conditions, and other environmental factors affecting respiratory health. The goal is to achieve measurable, certifiable indoor air quality standards, enhance the living environment for service members, improve operational resilience, and boost morale and retention.
Key Areas of Interest
The DoW is specifically interested in solutions that can:
- Diagnose environmental conditions.
- Remediate identified deficiencies.
- Certify improvements to health standards.
- Sustain those standards over time.
Solutions must meet UFC standards and habitability standards for Particulate Matter (PM) 2.5 and PM 10, Carbon Dioxide (< 700 ppm above outdoor), Relative Humidity (30-60%), and Carbon Monoxide. Potential technologies and services include environmental monitoring systems, air purification, HVAC modernization, humidity control, moisture detection/mold prevention, digital twin/predictive maintenance platforms, facility health dashboards, and service-based capabilities like assessments and rapid remediation.
Acquisition Strategy
The DoW is open to flexible acquisition and financing approaches, such as performance-based service contracts, managed service delivery models, subscription-based monitoring, public-private partnerships, and energy/sustainment-savings structures.
Submission Requirements
- Response Due: Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
- Format: Submissions must follow the specific format outlined in the RFI, including general information and details on CONUS Installations Solutions. Firms should identify key cost drivers but not include pricing information.
- Experience: Firms must demonstrate recent experience (within 7 years) relevant to the scope.
- Eligibility: This RFI is open to all interested firms. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov by the time of any resultant contract award. Information regarding business size and socioeconomic categories is required.
Important Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for costs incurred, provide feedback, or acknowledge receipt of information. No questions or phone calls will be accepted; all communication must be via email to Warren Arthur (warren.g.arthur.civ@mail.mil) or Chero Lobo (chero.m.lobo.civ@mail.mi).