Formal RFP for WWYK200131 - Repair Chilled Water System, Bldg. 2280
Overview
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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 soliciting proposals for the Repair of the Chilled Water System in Building 2280 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside construction-only contract, utilizing a Two-Step Sealed Bidding procedure. The estimated magnitude of this project is more than $10,000,000. Step One Technical Proposals are due June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will furnish all materials, labor, plant, tools, transportation, equipment, testing services, quality control, and incidentals required to repair the chilled water system. This includes performing a site investigation to verify existing conditions and identifying necessary logistical, architectural, and structural work elements. The work is located in an airfield operations area and a controlled/restricted area, requiring specific coordination, badging (AFMC Form 387, AF Form 1199C), and FOD awareness training for personnel. Affirmative procurement requirements for EPA-designated, USDA-designated biobased, and Energy Star products apply. While lead-based paint concerns are noted, asbestos was not detected in analyzed samples. Geotechnical data for drilled shaft foundations is provided.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 440 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $10,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000.00 Annual receipts
- Bid Guarantee: A bid guarantee of $3 million is required.
- Liquidated Damages: $227.75 per day.
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement uses a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process (FAR 14.5).
- Step One (Technical Proposal): Bidders must submit technical proposals (without pricing) electronically via DoD SAFE. Proposals will be evaluated on Capability and Management and Schedule and Planning. All subfactors must receive an "Acceptable" rating to proceed. Past performance, while not a formal evaluation criterion, can be included to support the Capability and Management subfactor.
- Step Two (Pricing Proposal): Only technically acceptable offerors from Step One will be invited to submit sealed priced bids. Award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest evaluated price.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Attendance at the site visit on April 10, 2026, was mandatory for proposal eligibility.
- SPRS Assessment: A current assessment in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) is required.
- CUI Safeguarding: NIST SP 800-171 compliance is rescinded, but prime contractors remain responsible for CUI safeguarding.
- Proposal Validity: Offers must be valid for at least 120 calendar days.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Step One Technical Proposals Due: June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST.
- RFIs: Responses to pre-bid RFIs were posted on May 4, 2026, with revised responses posted May 18, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Sharla Flowers (sharla.flowers_brandon.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Michael Johnson (michael.johnson.404@us.af.mil, 4056202913)
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes updated specifications for HVAC system instrumentation and control. Bidders should refer to the revised "Instructions to Bidders" and all attachments for complete details, including specific formatting requirements for proposals.