Peterson SFB Air Handling Unit Repair
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 is soliciting proposals for the refurbishment of an Air Handling Unit (AHU) at Building 1171, Peterson Space Force Base, CO. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with proposals due by April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST. The contract type is a Firm-Fixed Price solicitation.
Scope of Work
The project involves the refurbishment of an existing Trane AHU (s/n U3A26715) at Building 1171. Key tasks include:
- Repairing or replacing several AHU components.
- Removing and replacing all fan bearings and the fan shaft.
- Ensuring no vibration and conducting static air pressure tests to verify cubic feet per minute production.
- Starting up the system, including the Variable Frequency Drive.
- Testing airflow to verify it matches the original design.
- Making sure the loop remains free of air bubbles when filling the coil with water.
- Testing and balancing airflow to match original design.
- Providing a work schedule as a Gantt chart for government review and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFP/RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to July 30, 2026 (90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Proposal Due Date: April 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM MST.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026.
- Mandatory Site Visit: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 1300 to 1345 MST at Building 1171, Peterson SFB. RSVP is required by Monday, April 13, 2026, 1500 MST to stephen.hayden.1@spaceforce.mil.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Total Price
- Factor 2: Technical Acceptability: Requires an "Acceptable" rating for both Salient Characteristics (how the solution meets requirements) and Delivery Lead Time (guaranteed lead time).
- Factor 3: Past Performance: Evaluated using CPARS and SAM.gov. Unknown or sparse past performance will be considered "neutral" and "acceptable."
Submission Requirements
Proposals must be submitted in writing and include:
- A Cover Letter with company information (Name, Small Business Status, POC, CAGE Code, UEI) and statements of understanding/compliance.
- A Price Proposal detailing pricing per CLINS.
- A Technical Proposal addressing evaluation factors, limited to 5 pages (excluding cover letter and price proposal).
- Questions must be submitted in writing via email to the designated points of contact no later than 3 calendar days before the closing date.
Additional Notes
Payment requests and receiving reports will be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference. A Wage Determination for El Paso and Teller Counties, Colorado, is included, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits.