Buckley SFB Gas Valve Replacement

SOL #: FA254326Q0009Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA2543 460 CONS
BUCKLEY AFB, CO, 80011-9572, United States

Place of Performance

Aurora, CO

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment (J041)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 19, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 25, 2026, 11:00 PM

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 460th Contracting Squadron at Buckley Space Force Base (SFB), Colorado, is soliciting proposals for commercial services to replace six (6) boiler gas valves in buildings B1005 and B1007. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Quotes are due by May 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, and supervision necessary to replace six gas control valves. This includes:

  • Reviewing manufacturer manuals and installing new, unused, non-refurbished OEM gas valves.
  • Performing comprehensive leak checks while units are static and under full operational load.
  • Conducting a full safety inspection of all gas-fired equipment.
  • Re-commissioning boilers and water heaters after operational tests to certify safe operation.
  • Providing a final report detailing pressure readings, leak check results, safety checks, and a replaced parts log. Work must adhere to manufacturer specifications and relevant codes (UFC 3-410-01, UFC 3-420-01, ASME).

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
  • NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors)
  • Size Standard: $19 Million
  • Period of Performance: 60 calendar days after receipt of award.
  • Place of Performance: Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, CO.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission Deadline: May 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
  • Submission Method: Quotes and accompanying documentation must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact.
  • Required Items: Quote, technical description of how work will be accomplished, warranty details, company information (name, address, POC, CAGE/UEI).
  • Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical capability (ability to perform SOW within 60 days), and compliance with RFQ requirements.
  • Eligibility: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.

Special Requirements

Contractor employees must be able to pass a background check for installation access. Technicians must be fully qualified, certified, and licensed for commercial boilers, with specialized certification for specific equipment models (Rinnai REU-KBD3237FFUDC-US, Lochinvar KBN601, Lochinvar KBN286). All replacement parts must be new, unused, non-refurbished, and sourced from a manufacturer-approved authorized distributor. Removed parts must be tagged and returned to the 460 CES project manager.

Point of Contact

SSgt Ethan Sullivan | ethan.sullivan@spaceforce.mil

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