Walkin Refrigerator/ Freezer Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 182 Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL has issued a Presolicitation for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to award a single, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for Walk-in Refrigerator/Freezer Replacement services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves providing all necessary plant, labor, materials, and supervision for the project at the 182 Airlift Wing. A pre-bid conference and site visit are tentatively scheduled for May 6, 2026, with a tentative bid opening on May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project includes three potential CLINs:
- CLIN0001 Base Bid: Remove and replace condenser/evaporator for existing refrigerator and freezer units. This includes disposing of old refrigerant, providing new R435B compatible units, ensuring electrical connections, and integrating with existing alarm/monitoring systems. Contractors are responsible for any necessary infrastructure changes.
- CLIN0002 Option 1: Remove and replace the galvalume floor for both the freezer (approx. 8ft x 14ft x 8ft) and cooler (approx. 12ft x 14ft x 8ft). This involves cleaning and preparing the area below the existing floor and sealing all seams.
- CLIN0003 Option 2: Demolish and remove the existing cooler/freezer galvalume combination box and install a new 20ft x 14ft x 8ft combination box (8ft x 14ft x 8ft freezer, 12ft x 14ft x 8ft cooler). The new unit must have Galvalume finish, minimum 4in extruded foam insulation, switchable lights, temperature monitoring, door heaters, and lockable doors with emergency egress. Doors must be at least 34 inches wide and swing 180 degrees.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation for an Invitation for Bid (IFB), Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Duration: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Size Standard: $19.0 million average annual revenue
- Target Price Range: $25,000.00 to $130,000.00
- Tentative Solicitation Issue: April 29, 2026
- Tentative Pre-bid Conference & Site Visit: May 6, 2026, at 1000 at 182d Airlift Wing, Logistic Supply Building #728, LRS Classroom, Illinois Air National Guard Base, Peoria, IL. Registration required.
- Questions Due: May 20, 2026
- Tentative Bid Opening: May 29, 2026
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
Additional Notes
Interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and obtain an MPIN to access plans and specifications from the controlled access location on SAM.gov. Registration and MPIN acquisition can take 2-15 business days, so plan accordingly. All inquiries must be submitted via email to SMSgt Ben Yeutson or Mr. Jason Shallenberger, with answers posted on SAM.gov. This is a competitive bid with a formal public bid opening.