SABER IDIQ Westover Air Reserve Base
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 439th Contracting Flight at Westover Air Reserve Base (WARB), Chicopee, MA, intends to issue a solicitation for a Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract will cover various construction tasks, including new construction, remodeling, renovation, and repairs. This is a competitive 8(a) set-aside for firms certified with the SBA in the Massachusetts approved geographical region. The solicitation is expected in late June 2026.
Scope of Work
The SABER IDIQ will encompass a broad range of construction projects. Task orders will involve, but are not limited to, new construction and interior/exterior remodeling, renovation, and repairs. Project disciplines may include: civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry, communications, intrusion/detection, audio/visual systems, electrical disciplines, petroleum/oil/lubricants systems, asphalt and concrete pavements, sheet metal, various roofing systems, earthworks and landscaping, aerial and underground utilities, steam fitting, painting, HVAC, and asbestos removal.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: One base year and four (4) one-year option periods
- Estimated Maximum Value: $7,500,000.00 (including all options)
- Minimum Guarantee: $20,000.00
- Individual Task Order Range: $10,000 to $750,000 (majority expected to be small ($10K-$75K) to medium ($75,001-$300K))
- Set-Aside: Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8) for firms certified with the SBA in the Massachusetts approved geographical region (including CT, MA, NH, RI, Syracuse NY, or VT).
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Size Standard: $45.0 Million)
- Published Date: June 10, 2026 (Presolicitation)
- Solicitation Release: Expected late June 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made utilizing the Tradeoff approach Source Selection procedures, aiming for the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to award to an offeror other than the one with the lowest price. Specific evaluation factors will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation.
Additional Notes
An organized site visit is planned for the initial seed project/task order; details will be provided in the solicitation. Interested offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://SAM.gov prior to submitting a proposal. Joint Ventures must also have a valid SAM registration. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time without obligation to reimburse offerors for costs. Funds are currently available only for the seed project.