Hangar Fan Maintenance
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, 9th Contracting Squadron at Beale AFB, CA, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought announcement for Hangar Fan Maintenance. This effort seeks to identify interested and capable sources for the annual preventative service, maintenance, and potential repair of twenty (20) Big Ass Fans, along with a one-time guy wire installation on four (4) of these fans across five aircraft hangars. Responses are due May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes providing all supervision, labor, tools, materials, parts, and equipment (including certified lifts) to perform:
- Annual Preventative Maintenance: Inspection, cleaning, torque checks, lubrication, and safety verification for twenty (20) Big Ass Fans per manufacturer specifications.
- One-Time Guy Wire Installation: Installation of new guy wires on four (4) specific ceiling-mounted fans in hangars B1068 and B1045 to meet OEM structural safety specifications.
- Diagnostic & Repair Services: Evaluation of fan failures and execution of necessary repairs to restore full operational capability. The contractor must comply with OEM Manuals, NEC, AFOSH, NFPA, UFC & ETL fire safety standards. Performance standards include 100% Fully Mission Capable (FMC) post-PM and 95% repair success on the first attempt.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Potential Duration: One (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage).
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 5:00 PM PST.
- Published: April 24, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Beale AFB, Linda, CA 95903.
- NAICS: Likely 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance).
Response Information Requested
Interested vendors should submit:
- Company Information: Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI Number, Point of Contact, Business size, and Socio-economic status.
- Capabilities Statement: Describe experience with preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair for large industrial fans (experience with "Big Ass Fans" is highly desirable). Confirm ability to provide necessary personnel, tools, and certified lift equipment, and compliance with relevant standards.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): High-level ROM for annual maintenance and the one-time guy wire installation.
- Feedback: Suggestions, questions, or concerns regarding the draft PWS or proposed contract structure.
Submission Instructions
Submit responses via email to Cali McVay at cali.mcvay.1@us.af.mil and Lamar Mullins at lamar.mullins@us.af.mil.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought announcement for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.