B16 Generator PLC Upgrade
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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 Kansas National Guard is soliciting bids for the B16 Generator PLC Upgrade at Building 16, McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, Kansas. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeks a single Firm Fixed-Price contract for services to inspect, troubleshoot, repair, or replace generator PLC controls, with an option for a Hot Switch Bypass. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bids are due by May 11, 2026, at 09:00 AM CDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves upgrading the B16 Generator PLC system. The Base Bid requires contractors to inspect, troubleshoot, and repair or replace existing generator PLC controls to restore original installation parameters, verify restored operations and communication, and perform a function check in both standalone and parallel modes. An Option includes installing a Hot Switch Bypass to eliminate single points of failure and enable the current Human-Machine Interface (HMI) to communicate with individual generator PLCs.
A critical requirement is that the prime contractor must subcontract with 3E Company (Electrical Engineering and Equipment Co.), as they are the designated OEM regional representative of Kohler and are expected to perform most of the work due to proprietary equipment and programs. The existing PLC hardware is identified as STB NMP 2212 Advantys STB standard Modbus Plus network interface modules. Modernization aims for each PLC section to function as a master controller or operate standalone if other sections fail, while maintaining original operational parameters. Acceptance testing must confirm the capability for each generator to parallel with other generators and the utility for a Closed "Soft" Transfer.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Funding: Funds are not presently available; contract award is contingent upon fund availability.
Eligibility & Submission
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19,000,000 small business size standard.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government, considering price only. A bid bond is required.
- Submission Deadline: May 11, 2026, 09:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT).
- Submission Method: Bids must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website (https://piee.eb.mil) in PDF format. Facsimile transmissions are not authorized.
- Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit: A pre-bid conference was held on March 26, 2026, at 0900 CST at McConnell AFB. Attendance was not mandatory.
- Questions Due: All questions and Requests for Information (RFIs) were due by April 29, 2026, 09:00 AM CST. Answers have been posted on SAM.gov.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Key Documents & Clarifications
Responses to RFIs clarify technical details, including existing PLC hardware, modernization goals, and the role of 3E Company. Detailed wiring diagrams and panel layouts for the Kohler Power Systems SGP-1071 paralleling switchgear are available as technical references, crucial for understanding the system's complexity.