Replace Air Handling Unit
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 Army, specifically the 163rd ATKW at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of replacing an Air Handling Unit (AHU) and associated components. This effort includes demolition, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and controls work. Responses are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the replacement of an AHU (TRANE CSAA040UB) in Building A, including side discharge, disconnect switches, and commissioning. The new AHU must integrate into existing Automated Logic Controls and demonstrate functionality at the EMSC Workstation in Building B. A 5-year full warranty (parts and labor) is required.
Associated components to be replaced include mechanical piping and parts (Belimo control valves, actuators, flow valves, isolation valves, strainers, gauges), smoke duct detectors, and fire alarm testing. The work also specifies exterior aluminum jacketed insulation, foil-faced butyl sealing tape at joints, replacement of PVC condensate lines with copper Type K, and replacement of wood supports with rubber supports. A Crane Lift Plan submittal, including FAA approval (requiring a three-month review period), is also part of the scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Informational and planning purposes only; not a request for proposal)
- Anticipated NAICS: 238220, Finish Carpentry Contractors (Size Standard: $19M)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, by 1:00 PM Local Time
- Published: May 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: March Air Reserve Base, CA (Office: Linda, CA)
Submission Requirements
Firms interested in this opportunity must submit a capability statement via email. The statement should include:
- Company Name, Point of Contact Name
- Unique Entity Number (UEI) and CAGE Code
- Small Business socio-economic status under NAICS 238350
- Brief descriptions of recent and relevant projects (similar tasks, agency name, contract number, agency POC)
- Indication of prime or subcontractor role if work was under a teaming agreement.
Additional Notes
This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for responses. A future solicitation, if issued, will be announced separately.