Sources Sought - JUBJ 26-8374 Chiller Replacement, Maxwell Gunter Building 826
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 conducting a Sources Sought (market research) to identify qualified firms for the JUBJ 26-8374 Chiller Replacement project at Building 826, Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Alabama. This effort involves demolishing an existing chiller and replacing it with a new 100-ton unit. Responses are due by February 17, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time.
Project Scope
The requirement is to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for the complete chiller replacement. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and disposal of the existing chiller.
- Installation and startup of a new 100-ton chiller.
- Restoration of all disturbed areas (e.g., turf, tile, concrete).
- Maintaining a clear, hazard-free, and secured workplace with daily clean-up.
- Providing manufacturer warranties for components and a standard 2-year parts and labor warranty.
The project duration is 90 calendar days from the Notice of Proceed. Work will be performed at Building 826, Gunter Annex, which will remain occupied during construction. Normal work hours are 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with weekend/holiday work requiring prior coordination.
Key Requirements for Respondents
Interested firms must:
- Be located within a 250-mile radius of Maxwell Air Force Base.
- Be actively registered in SAM.gov under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).
- Demonstrate experience in similar design projects.
- Comply with all state, federal codes, OSHA standards, and specific FAR clauses (e.g., FAR 52.236-21).
- Adhere to security requirements, including suitability investigations for personnel and restrictions on weapons.
- Possess required insurance (Workmen's Compensation, General Liability, Automobile Liability).
Submission Details
Responses must be emailed to Kemeshia Smith (kemeshia.smith@us.af.mil) and Eldrae Perdue (eldrae.perdue@us.af.mil) by 12:00 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The email subject line must be: JUBJ 26-8374 G826 Chiller Replacement. Submissions should include:
- Company name and address.
- SAM.gov registration details.
- Detailed description of firm's experience in similar design projects.
- Contact person's name, phone number, and email address. No phone calls will be accepted.
Disclaimer
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research and planning purposes only. It is not a solicitation, nor does it constitute an offer or guarantee a future contract. Responders are responsible for all associated expenses.