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 at Building 2280 at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. This is a construction-only, Firm Fixed-Price contract, procured via Two-Step Sealed Bidding. The estimated magnitude 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, tools, transportation, equipment, testing, and quality control necessary to repair the chilled water system. This includes performing a site investigation, identifying logistical, architectural, and structural work elements, and providing any assemblies or fixtures not explicitly detailed in project documents to ensure a complete, fully operating system. Work will occur in airfield operations and controlled/restricted areas, requiring specific FOD awareness training, badges, and escorts. Lead-based paint concerns have been identified, and a geotechnical report for drilled shaft foundations is provided. Updated specifications include guidance for connecting controls to the chilled water system.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: 440 calendar days after Notice to Proceed
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $45,000,000 annual receipts
- Estimated Magnitude: More than $10,000,000
- Bid Guarantee: $3,000,000 (required for Step Two Priced Bids)
- Liquidated Damages: $227.75 per day
- CUI Safeguarding: NIST SP 800-171 compliance for CUI on contractor systems is rescinded; prime contractors remain responsible for safeguarding.
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement uses a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process.
- Step One (Technical Proposal): Focuses on technical acceptability, without pricing. Proposals will be evaluated on Capability and Management and Schedule and Planning. An "Acceptable" rating in all subfactors is required to proceed to Step Two. Past performance, while not a formal evaluation criterion, can be included.
- Step Two (Pricing Proposal): Only technically acceptable offerors from Step One will submit sealed priced bids. Award will be made to the responsible bidder with the lowest evaluated price, assessed for reasonableness, completeness, balanced pricing, and realism.
- Submission Method: Electronic via DoD SAFE. Bidders must email the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist for a drop-off code. Proposals must be text-searchable PDFs and not password-protected.
- Mandatory Site Visit: A mandatory site visit was held on April 10, 2026. Attendance was required for eligibility.
- RFIs: Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) were posted on May 4, 2026, with revised responses posted on May 18, 2026.
Key Dates
- Step One Technical Proposals Due: June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST
- Offer Validity: 120 calendar days
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
Contacts
- Primary: Sharla Flowers (sharla.flowers_brandon.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Michael Johnson (michael.johnson.404@us.af.mil, 4056202913)