Steel Structure Combo
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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, 86th Airlift Wing (435 CTS), is soliciting quotes for the renovation and conversion of Building #1058 in the Vogelweh Family Housing Area, Germany, into Fire Station #8. This project, titled "Steel Structure Combo," includes the addition of a new vehicle hall in steel frame construction, a connecting structure, and a fitness room, all utilizing prefabricated construction. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). Quotes are due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project (YANB 21-1566) involves the comprehensive renovation of existing Building 1058 (Phase 1), including new flooring, paint, and suspended ceilings for various rooms such as bedrooms, offices, training areas, common spaces, restrooms, and a laundry room. Phase 2 entails the addition of a new vehicle hall with a steel frame, concrete floor slab, and prefabricated elements for a connecting wing/hallway and a training area/gym.
Key deliverables include the manufacture, delivery, and assembly of the steel hall structure, wall and roof cladding (insulated panels, trapezoidal sheet metal), various doors (multifunction, smoke protection, steel sectional roll-up with specific thermal and sound insulation requirements), and roof drainage. The work also covers site preparation, generator installation, and landscaping, as detailed in the site plan. Compliance with both German and US Army regulations (UFC, IBC, NFPA) for fire protection and life safety is mandatory, as outlined in the Fire Strategy document. Geotechnical reports provide essential information for foundation design and earthworks.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Set-Aside: No set-aside will be used due to the overseas location.
- NAICS: 332311 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing).
- Place of Performance: Vogelweh Housing Area, Building #1058, Kaiserslautern, Germany.
- Period of Performance: Entire scope to be delivered within 240 calendar days after contract award. Completion no later than 140 calendar days after approval of all submitted drawings.
- Regulations: Adherence to numerous German and American laws and regulations, including DIN, EN, Eurocodes, GEG, UFC, IBC, and NFPA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026.
- Quotes Due: April 22, 2026, by 12:00 PM Z.
- Quote Validity: Until September 30, 2026.
- Submission Method: Via email to the primary contact.
- Evaluation: Award will be made on an "All or None" and best value basis, considering total price and the offeror's ability to meet delivery and specification requirements.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have successfully provided similar items to the Government. Registration in SAM.gov is required prior to award.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Only new equipment with a manufacturer's warranty will be accepted. All required documents must be submitted in both English and German. Tax relief provisions for Germany are included.