Peterson SFB Air Handling Unit Repair
Overview
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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, Colorado. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The project involves repairing and replacing key AHU components, including fan bearings and the fan shaft, for an existing Trane unit (s/n U3A26715). The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed Price basis using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Proposals are due Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- 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 meet manufacturer specifications.
- Starting up the system, including the Variable Frequency Drive, and testing airflow to match original design.
- Providing a detailed Gantt chart schedule for government review and approval.
- Complying with various electrical and HVAC codes, base standards, and Green Procurement mandates.
- Adhering to specific base access, utility outage, and hazardous material procedures. The period of performance is 90 calendar days from the start date.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 238220, $19M size standard)
- Place of Performance: Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO
- Response Due: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12 PM MST
- Primary Contact: Stephen Hayden (stephen.hayden.1@spaceforce.mil)
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the responsible Offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Total Price
- Factor 2: Technical Acceptability:
- Subfactor 1.1: Salient Characteristics (how the solution meets requirements)
- Subfactor 1.2: Delivery Lead Time (guaranteed lead time)
- Factor 3: Past Performance (evaluated via CPARS/SAM.gov; neutral for unknown/sparse) Proposals must receive an "Acceptable" rating for both technical subfactors to be eligible for award.
Submission Requirements & Amendments
Proposals must include a Cover Letter, Price Proposal (detailing CLINs), and a Technical Proposal (max 5 pages) addressing Salient Characteristics and Delivery Lead Time. Amendment 1 corrected an administrative error in the Evaluation Factors, removing a reference to a "Mobile Surveillance System." Amendment 2 extended the proposal deadline and addressed an RFI regarding the Trane AHU shaft size. The government cannot specify the exact shaft; offerors should consider this in their quotes.