B2316 Steam Boiler Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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, specifically FA4897 366 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for the B2316 Steam Boiler Replacement project at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to replace an existing 50 horsepower steam boiler with a new 25 horsepower unit at the base's Dining Facility (B2316). The contract will be Firm Fixed Price, with a period of performance of 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Proposals are due by June 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, services, oversight, and direction for the design-build construction and installation. Key tasks include:
- Removal and disposal of the current 50 horsepower steam boiler and associated HVAC components.
- Installation of a new 25 horsepower steam boiler (e.g., Fulton ICS-25 or equivalent).
- Replacement of the existing feedwater/condensate tank (e.g., Fulton HT-30 Horizontal tank or equivalent).
- Installation of a new header valve, insulation for new steam piping, and routing of drain lines.
- Ensuring watertight roof penetrations and adherence to all applicable codes (UFC, IBC, IMC, IPC, IECC, NEC, NFPA, ICC, AFETL, AFI).
- Handling of hazardous materials according to the base Environmental Protection Plan.
- Providing operator training by a manufacturer's representative post-installation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19,000,000.00 annual receipts size standard.
- Period of Performance: 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.
- Proposal Due Date: June 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
- Site Visit: May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time at Dining Facility B2316.
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.
- Offer Firmness: Offers must be held firm for 90 calendar days from the due date.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capabilities/Experience, Past Performance, and Price.
Additional Notes
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds, each with a penal amount of 100% of the original contract price, are required within 10 calendar days after award.
- Base Access: Contractors must follow base access procedures, including submitting SFS Form 30 for installation entry passes. Planning ahead for base access is crucial.
- Environmental Controls: Adherence to the "Temporary Environmental Controls" (Section 01 57 19) is mandatory, covering natural resources, stormwater, waste management, and more.
- Wage Determination: General Decision ID20260020 for building construction in Idaho (Adams, Elmore, Payette, Valley, Washington Counties) applies, specifying prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Points of Contact: Primary contact is Caleb Ferch (caleb.ferch.1@us.af.mil); secondary is Natasha Lizama (natasha.lizama.1@us.af.mil).