Bldg 42 Chiller Replacement
Overview
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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 Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell AFB, Kansas, has issued a Sources Sought Announcement for market research to identify potential sources for the Building 42 Chiller Replacement project. This notice aims to gather information on interested small businesses for future needs. Responses are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves the safe dismantling, removal, and disposal of the existing 40-ton air-cooled chiller, refrigerant, and air handling unit (AHU) in Building 42. The contractor will then furnish, install, and commission a new 40-ton Trane air-cooled chiller and a matching Trane AHU, utilizing 134A refrigerant or equivalent, to restore optimal environmental controls. This includes updating the Direct Digital Control (DDC) system, ensuring proper grounding, and potentially expanding concrete pads if new unit dimensions differ. Electrical work will involve updating panels/breakers to meet new chiller standards, utilizing the existing 460V power with 500 kcmil conductors. Equipment specifications require a Trane air-cooled chiller with 40-ton cooling capacity, high-efficiency scroll or rotary compressor, and factory-mounted controls compatible with existing building automation systems, along with a matched Trane AHU featuring variable frequency drives and a customized modular design.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Note: If adequate small business competition is not available, the project may be advertised as unrestricted.
- NAICS: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 Million.
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT.
- Published: May 28, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Building 42, McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must complete and return the attached "Sources Sought Response Form," providing company information (SAM, CAGE, DUNS), socio-economic status, and bonding capability (single and aggregate projects). Firms should also advise on their capabilities and past performance related to the requested project. Responses must be emailed to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil with the subject line "Sources Sought B42 Chiller Replacement." A mandatory site inspection is required, and bidders acknowledge existing conditions at bid opening. Compliance with federal, state, local codes, and industry standards (e.g., OSHA, ASHRAE) is expected.
Additional Notes
This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee future award. All interested parties, especially small businesses, are encouraged to respond.