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 is soliciting technical proposals for the Repair Base Switching Station project at Mountain Home Air Force Base (MHAFB), Idaho. This project involves constructing a new electrical switching station (Building B1017), transitioning base electrical loads, and demolishing the old switching station (Building 1406). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, utilizing a Two-Step Sealed Bidding process. Technical proposals are due May 25, 2026.
Project Overview
The primary objective is to upgrade MHAFB's electrical infrastructure, enhancing reliability and mission support. The scope includes:
- Construction of a new, complete, and operational 12.5 kV electrical switching station (Bldg B1017) to current industry standards.
- Seamless transition of MHAFB distribution loads from the existing station (Bldg 1406) to the new station.
- Demolition of the old switching station (Bldg 1406), including PCB sampling and disposal per Air Force and DoD policy.
- Work involves site preparation, foundations, structural steel, installation of medium-voltage electrical equipment (12.47kV), control building construction, power ductbanks/conduits, and final commissioning.
- Required studies include Power Flow, Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Coordination, and Reliability using EasyPower modeling software.
- SCADA communications must meet MODBUS TCP standards, and the contractor is responsible for developing the substation GUI using AVEVA System Platform 2023 R2 SP1P03 and Thin Manager v13.2 SP5.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Two-Step Sealed Bidding.
- Magnitude of Construction: Estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000. CLIN 0001 (New Construction) has a maximum threshold of $9,000,000.00; CLIN 0002 is not capped.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Project Duration: 850 calendar days total (120 days for pre-construction, 730 days for construction).
- Place of Performance: Mountain Home AFB, ID 83648, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
- Technical Proposals Due: May 25, 2026, 4:00 PM MDT.
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026.
- Site Visit: A site visit was conducted on May 5, 2026.
- Process: Step 1 requires unpriced technical proposals addressing requirements and evaluation criteria (e.g., Technical Approach, Transitioning Plan, Commissioning Plan, Excavation Plan, Relevant Experience, Key Personnel, Safety, Quality Control, Environmental Plan). Step 2 invites acceptable offerors to submit sealed price bids. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
- Key Clarifications: Prime contractors can demonstrate relevant experience through first-level subcontractors. There is no Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE), but USG will provide drawings and models. Outages must be minimized. Contractor is responsible for setting utility poles and coordinating with Idaho Power for aerial work.
Contact Information
- Primary: Ryan Rubenstein (ryan.rubenstein.1.@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Taylor Inman (taylor.inman.1@us.af.mil)