FY26 Kitchen Exhaust Hoods
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force, 82d Contracting Squadron, is seeking proposals for Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning and Certification Services at Sheppard AFB, TX, and Sheppard Annex at Lake Texoma. This is a continuation contract, 100% set aside for Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns. Quotes are due by June 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, and expertise for cleaning and certifying kitchen exhaust hoods and duct systems to bare metal. Services must adhere to NFPA 96, National Fire Code, AFI 32-2001, and OSHA standards. This includes cleaning exhaust fans, ductwork, filters, and drip containers. The contract spans multiple fiscal years (FY27-FY31) with varying cleaning frequencies for specific buildings and hood types.
Key Requirements
- Certification: Service providers must be certified by an industry-standardized organization (e.g., IKECA or comparable). Proof of certification for Certified Exhaust Cleaning Specialists is required annually.
- Personnel: At least one certified technician must be on-site at all times during work.
- Wastewater: Proper containment and disposal of wastewater according to environmental standards.
- Reporting: After Service Reports (ASRs) detailing work, issues, and follow-up, and tagging/labeling of cleaned hoods.
- Base Access: Compliance with security requirements, including base access and identification (S.A.F.B. Form 151).
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a continuation contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB).
- Period of Performance: Five-year ordering period (FY27-FY31).
- Quote Due Date: Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT.
- Quotes Validity: Must be valid through September 30, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes electronically via email, organized into three parts: Summary and Miscellaneous Data, Price Quote (using Attachment 1), and Past Performance. Past performance information should include up to five relevant contracts, with an updated Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 8 R1) requiring specification of the volume of work (number of exhaust hoods cleaned per year). Past performance is significantly more important than price in the evaluation, assessing recency (last three years), relevancy (similar scope, magnitude, complexity, number of hoods, NFPA 96 adherence), and quality.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Refer to Attachment 9 for itinerary and transportation details.
- Questions Due: No later than May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT.
- Primary Point of Contact: Joshua Mills, Contract Specialist, joshua.mills.20@us.af.mil, 940-676-2805.
- Secondary Point of Contact: Lauren Scheidegger, Contracting Officer, lauren.scheidegger@us.af.mil, 940-676-5195.