Bldg 840 Chiller Replacement
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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, 366 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for the replacement of a 90-ton chiller and installation of a 500-gallon buffer tank at Building 840 on Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks design-build construction services. The contractor will replace an existing 90-ton Trane chiller with a new 90-ton Daikin (or equivalent) chiller utilizing R-32 refrigerant and capacity control. A new 500-gallon carbon steel buffer tank will be installed, requiring a new concrete pad. The scope includes the removal and proper disposal of the existing chiller and associated materials, installation of new piping, valves, strainers, flow switches, instrumentation, and all necessary power and control wiring, including integration with the Building Automation System (BAS). All work must comply with current standards such as UFC, IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, NEC, NFPA, ICC, AFETL, and AFI. Environmental protection measures, including hazardous materials management, waste management, stormwater control, and air quality control, are mandatory per the MHAFB Environmental Protection Plan.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Project Duration: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $100,000 and $500,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million)
- Product Service Code: J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
Key Dates & Site Visit
- Site Visit: May 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT. Interested parties must meet at the visitor's center by 9:30 AM MDT for base access. This visit is not mandatory.
- Questions Due: June 4, 2026, by 3:00 PM MDT. Questions must be directed to both primary and secondary contacts.
- Proposals Due: June 18, 2026, by 3:00 PM MDT.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on Price and Past Performance. Offerors must submit 2-3 recent and relevant projects (completed or in progress within the last 3 years) demonstrating similar scope, magnitude, and complexity. The offer acceptance period is a minimum of 60 calendar days.
Special Requirements
Contractors must verify site conditions, obtain all required permits, and adhere to the base Environmental Protection Plan. Proper disposal of refrigerants and other materials is critical. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. The contractor must provide two copies of operation and maintenance manuals, conduct on-site system training, and offer a one-year warranty from final acceptance. Specific base access and security requirements apply, necessitating the use of the 366 SFS Form 30 for installation entry passes, submitted two weeks in advance. Compliance with prevailing wage rates as per the Davis-Bacon Act (Wage Determination ID20260020) is also mandatory.
Contact Information
- Primary: Caleb Ferch (caleb.ferch.1@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Colin Shoemake (colin.shoemake@us.af.mil)