Walk-in Refrigerator Maintenance
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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 is soliciting quotes for Walk-in Refrigerator and Freezer System Maintenance at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, and surrounding DoD facilities. This unrestricted opportunity, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ), seeks services for monthly inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Proposals are due by February 13, 2026, at 7:30 AM Z.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of walk-in refrigerator and freezer systems. Key services include:
- Monthly inspections of systems at various DoDDS facilities, including specific system codes (e.g., B9481, B9480, B1991, B9490, B1986, B9399, B2413).
- Scheduled maintenance according to manufacturer's guidelines and a submitted maintenance plan.
- Response to service calls for malfunctions, with emergency response within 2-4 hours and repairs completed within 24 hours (with COR approval).
- Provision of quotes for repairs, including detailed cost breakdowns.
- Furnishing all necessary parts, materials, and consumables for preventative maintenance.
- Compliance with refrigerant handling (Class 2 and 3, proper disposal, EPA requirements) and environmental regulations.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Solicitation Number: FA527026QB0090001
- PSC: J041 (Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment)
- NAICS: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance)
- Size Standard: $12.5 Million
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Period of Performance: A base period from February 17, 2026, to February 17, 2027, with four subsequent option periods extending through February 17, 2031.
- Estimated Value: Up to $12,500,000.00
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a quote consisting of two parts:
- Part I - Pricing: Proposed unit and extended prices in the CLINS section.
- Part II - Past and Present Performance: A list of up to five recent and relevant contracts performed for U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. Federal agencies within the last three years, similar in scope, complexity, and dollar amount.
- Evaluation Factors: Price and Past Performance. Technical and Past Performance combined are less important than Price.
- Acknowledgement: Bidders must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Offer Due Date: February 13, 2026, at 7:30 AM Z.
- Questions Due: Inquiries were to be sent by February 10, 2026, 12:30 PM Japan Standard Time. A Q&A document is now available.
- Primary Contact: SrA William Remaley, william.remaley@us.af.mil, 526-634-1066.
- Secondary Contact: TSgt Nicholas Cripe, nicholas.cripe@us.af.mil, 989612091.
Important Notes / Amendments
- Amendment 0001 (posted Feb 5, 2026) reduced the quantity for line items 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 from 46 to 14 units and extended the solicitation period by one week.
- An updated Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document are attached, clarifying refrigerant requirements, correcting equipment model numbers, and adjusting quantities.
- Contractor personnel must have a minimum of three years of experience and valid certifications.
- A site visit will be conducted upon request.