Travis AFB - Starbucks HVAC Air Handler Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE, specifically the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) at Travis Air Force Base (AFB), has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the HVAC Air Handler Replacement at the Starbucks facility (BLDG 650) on Travis AFB, CA. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order, with an anticipated award date around May 2, 2026. This notice is for informational purposes; quotes are not being solicited at this time.
Scope of Work
The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, material, and supervision to properly remove an existing Carrier air handler unit and replace it with a new unit with an estimated 3,500 CFM capacity. Key tasks include:
- Demolition and Removal: Existing air handler, non-reusable ductwork, hydronic piping, electrical wiring, and drop ceiling as needed.
- Installation: New air handler unit, new or retrofitted ductwork, hydronic piping, electrical wiring, and isolation valves. Repair/replace drop ceiling grid and tiles.
- EMCS Integration: Ensure compatibility with existing Johnson Controls for EMCS integration, including connecting to ports, configuring, and testing communication parameters and control logic.
- Testing and Balancing: Airflow testing and balancing throughout the ductwork system, along with startup and operational testing.
- Restoration and Cleanup: Restore all disturbed areas and dispose of debris per regulations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Starbucks AHU Replacement, BLDG 650, Travis AFB, LINDA, CA.
- Pre-solicitation Response Date: April 28, 2026, 2:30 PM PDT
- Anticipated Award Date: On or about May 2, 2026
- Warranty: All work must be warranted for one (1) year from acceptance.
Evaluation
Award basis is anticipated to include Past performance and Price.
Additional Notes
Contractors must adhere to Federal, State, and Local Codes (NSPC, NEC, ASHRAE, OSHA, NFPA, UFC). Coordination with the facility manager is required, with 14 days' notice for shutdowns. Base entry requirements include identity proofing and vetting. The contractor is responsible for waste disposal and obtaining DAF Form 103 (Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request) prior to work start.