Repair Base Switching Station
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, 366 CONS PKP, is soliciting proposals for the Repair Base Switching Station project at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, utilizing a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process. The project involves constructing a new electrical switching station (B1017), transitioning base loads from the existing station (B1406), and subsequently demolishing the old station. Technical Proposals are due May 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to upgrade MHAFB's electrical infrastructure, enhancing reliability and mission support. Key tasks include:
- Construction: A new, complete, and operational 12.5 kV electrical switching station (B1017) built to current industry standards, including site work, foundations, structural steel, 12.47kV electrical equipment installation, control building construction, and power ductbanks/conduits.
- Transition: Seamless transfer of MHAFB distribution loads from the old station (B1406) to the new station (B1017), requiring coordination with the local power utility.
- Demolition: Removal of the existing switching station (B1406), including PCB sampling and analysis of remediation waste.
- Ancillary Services: Performance of Power Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Coordination, and Reliability studies using EasyPower modeling software. Establishment of SCADA communications and a Mass Notification System.
- Detailed Specifications: Compliance with extensive specifications covering HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, and crash-rated active vehicle barriers.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Magnitude: Estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
- Duration: 850 calendar days total (120 days for pre-construction, 730 days for construction) from Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS size standard: $45,000,000).
- Product Service Code: Z2MZ - Repair Or Alteration Of Epg Facilities - Other, Including Transmission.
- Funding: Award is contingent upon the availability of funds.
Submission & Evaluation
This acquisition follows a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process:
- Step 1 (Technical Proposals): Offerors submit unpriced technical proposals addressing requirements and evaluation criteria. No pricing information is permitted. Proposals will be evaluated for acceptability.
- Step 2 (Price Bids): Only offerors with acceptable technical proposals will be invited to submit sealed price bids. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical Approach & Understanding, Transitioning Plan, Commissioning Plan, Excavation Plan, Traffic Flow & Parking Management, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel Qualifications, Safety Program, Quality Control/Assurance & Project Management Plan, and Environmental Plan.
Key Dates
- Site Visit: May 5, 2026, 10:00 MDT (Attendance record available).
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026.
- Technical Proposals Due: May 25, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.
Contact Information
- Primary: Ryan Rubenstein, ryan.rubenstein.1.@us.af.mil
- Secondary: Taylor Inman, taylor.inman.1@us.af.mil
Additional Notes
Bidders must adhere to all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Detailed design drawings, design analysis, and specifications are provided. Personnel requiring base access must comply with REAL ID Act requirements and complete the Installation Access Form.