Temporary AC for B185
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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 soliciting proposals for the lease of a temporary 40-ton Air Conditioning (AC) unit for Building 185 (B185) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), GA. This unrestricted opportunity supports the Conformal Fuel Tank (CFT) shop. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, transportation, and oversight for the lease, installation, operation, maintenance, and uninstallation of a 40-ton AC unit. Key operational requirements include maintaining 70°F (+/- 5°F) temperature, 50% relative humidity, utilizing 100% outside air, and providing approximately 16,000 CFM airflow. The scope also mandates dispatching an HVAC technician within one hour for maintenance, replacing unrepairable units within 24 hours, and performing one preventative maintenance visit.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price for most items)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 532490 (Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing)
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026 (7 months). Delivery and installation are required within two weeks of contract award.
- Place of Performance: Building 185, Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Mandatory Training: All contractor personnel must complete Environmental Management System (EMS) Awareness Training and ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) Training.
- CDRLs: Submission of Status Reports (related to EMS/EnMS training), a Contractor's Safety Plan (within 10 working days of award), and Accident/Incident Reports (telephonic notification within 4 hours, electronic within 3 days).
- Program Manager: Designation of a Program Manager as a single point of contact within five calendar days of award.
- Security: Compliance with Government Security Regulations and Operations Security (OPSEC). No security clearance is required.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Proposal Due: March 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. Interested parties must register their intent to attend by March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EST, by contacting Michael Kelley (Michael.Kelley.70@us.af.mil, 478-222-4721).
Contacts
Primary: Elizabeth Haines (elizabeth.haines.2@us.af.mil, 7303267477) Secondary: Taylor Walker (taylor.walker.10@us.af.mil, 7303278055)