USAFA Gregory Hall Fume Hood Repairs
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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 U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking Fume Hood Repair Services for Gregory Hall, specifically for up to 12 chemical fume hoods. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside combined synopsis/solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The primary goal is to ensure the fume hoods pass airflow velocity balance certification. Quotes are due by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT).
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to perform repair and airflow velocity balancing services on up to 12 SafeAire by Fischer Hamilton chemical fume hoods. The repairs must ensure the fume hoods meet an airflow velocity balance certification of 80 – 100 CFM/ft² in accordance with the ACGIH Industrial Ventilation Manual. The work is non-personal services, requires compliance with USAFA security, and prohibits Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. The place of performance is the USAF Academy, CO 80840.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 541380 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services ($19.5M size standard).
- Product Service Code (PSC): J066 – Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
- Site Visit: April 13, 2026, 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. MST. RSVP required by April 9, 2026, 12:00 P.M. MST to Mikayla Brandt and Kenneth Helgeson. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. MST, via email to Mikayla Brandt and Kenneth Helgeson.
- Quotes Due: April 23, 2026, 2:00 P.M. MDT.
Submission Requirements
Quotes must be emailed to Mikayla Brandt (mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil) and Kenneth Helgeson (kenneth.helgeson.3@us.af.mil). Submissions must include:
- Solicitation number, company name, address, phone, UEI, and EFT indicator.
- Business size and responses to required provisions/certifications.
- Statement of agreement with terms and conditions.
- A 60-calendar day price hold.
- Part 1 – Technical: Anticipated period of performance and warranty information.
- Part 2 – Past Performance: List of no more than three relevant contracts (similar scope/magnitude) within the last three years, including detailed contact and performance information.
- Part 3 – Price Quote: Completed Attachment 3 – Fume Hood Repair Pricing Schedule with firm-fixed prices for CLIN 0001 (Repair) and CLIN 0002 (Balancing).
- Attachment 5 – Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate must be completed.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the quoter representing the best value to the Government, based on an evaluation of technical, price, and past performance. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be utilized.
Important Notes
- The main solicitation PDF is protected and requires a compatible reader. Details are primarily from the XML description.
- No used, reconditioned, refurbished, gray market, or liquidated stock will be considered.
- Attachment 4 – SCA Wage Determination 2015-5417 Rev 31 applies for El Paso and Teller counties, CO.