Sources Sought - Polyalphaolefin (PAO) chillers and remote manifolds diagnosis and repair

SOL #: 15797Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, United States

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (J041)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 23, 2026
2
Response Deadline
May 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

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).

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Posted: Apr 23, 2026
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