Amendment 1 -USAFA Gregory Hall Fume Hood Repairs
Overview
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Set Aside
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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) has issued an Amendment 1 to Solicitation FA700026Q0026 for Gregory Hall Fume Hood Repair Services. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price contract to repair and balance up to 12 chemical fume hoods at USAFA, ensuring they pass airflow velocity certification. Quotes are due by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision to perform repair and airflow velocity balancing services on up to 12 SafeAire by Fischer Hamilton chemical fume hoods in Gregory Hall. The specific models and quantities are: 4 units of 54L815E (38.25” x 18”), 7 units of 54L821E (62.5” x 18.25”), and 1 unit of 54L824E (86.25” x 18”). The primary objective is to ensure each fume hood passes the airflow velocity balance certification (80-100 CFM/ft²) in accordance with ACGIH General use Laboratory Hoods for Industrial Ventilation Manual, 25th Edition, Para. 10.35. The work site must be clean prior to government acceptance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) non-personal services contract.
- NAICS Code: 541380 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Size Standard: $19.5M).
- PSC: J066 – Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Air Force Academy, CO 80840.
- Period of Performance: Offerors must propose performance and completion timelines.
- Payment Terms: Net 30.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to Ms. Mikayla Brandt (mikayla.brandt@us.af.mil) and Mr. Kenneth Helgeson (kenneth.helgeson.3@us.af.mil) by April 23, 2026, 2:00 P.M. MDT. Submissions must include: the solicitation number, offeror's name/address/phone, UEI, business size, technical information (period of performance, warranty), past performance (up to three relevant contracts within three years), and a completed Attachment 3 – Fume Hood Repair Pricing Schedule. A completed Attachment 5 – The Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate is also required. The Government intends to award a purchase order based on a best value determination considering technical, price, and past performance. SPRS will be utilized. Offers must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: April 13, 2026, 12:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. MST at USAFA Pass and Registration Office. Registration is required by April 9, 2026, 12:00 P.M. MST by emailing Mikayla Brandt and Ken Helgeson. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
- Questions Due: April 15, 2026, 10:00 A.M. MDT. Email questions to Mikayla Brandt and Kenneth Helgeson.
- Quote Due: April 23, 2026, 2:00 P.M. MDT.
Attachments
- Attachment 1 – Amended PWS Gregory Hall Hood Repairs Revision 1 dated 13 Apr 26
- Attachment 2 – Gregory Hall Hood Repairs Provisions and Clauses
- UPDATED Attachment 3 – Fume Hood Repair Pricing Schedule
- Attachment 4 – SCA Wage Determination 2015-5417 Rev 31 Dated 3 Dec 2025
- Attachment 5 – The Buy American – Balance of Payments Program Certificate