Sources Sought - Polyalphaolefin (PAO) chillers and remote manifolds diagnosis and repair
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 the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought market research to identify capable sources for the diagnosis and repair of communication faults within Polyalphaolefin (PAO) chillers and remote manifolds at Hill Air Force Base (HAFB), UT. This effort aims to restore the backup PAO chiller system to full operational status in specific labs (263, 265, 185, 266). Responses are due by May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel and equipment to:
- Troubleshoot: Investigate and identify the root cause of communication faults between PAO chillers and remote manifolds.
- Repair: Implement necessary repairs to restore full communication and functionality to the affected systems. The work requires access to PAO chillers in the Mechanical Room and remote manifolds in the specified labs. The contractor must be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the specific PAO chiller system, with repairs completed as soon as possible to mitigate lab shutdown risk.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Firm Fixed-Price procurement anticipated)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: April 23, 2026
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should respond by providing a company profile including:
- Small Business Status
- Applicable registered NAICS codes (current: 811310)
- Number of employees
- CAGE code
- SAM Unique Entity ID
- Location
- Point of Contact (Name, Telephone, Email address) Respondents may also advise if an alternate NAICS/PSC code (current PSC: J041) would be more appropriate.
Evaluation & Purpose
The Government will use the information obtained from this Sources Sought Synopsis to determine the best acquisition strategy for the procurement of IUID Hardware Support Services. This is not a solicitation, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this market survey should be addressed to Ms. Kathryn McKay at kathryn.mckay@us.af.mil (801-777-3533) or TSgt Jonathan Graham at jonathan.graham.11@us.af.mil (801-586-3365).