Replace Boiler in Building 221
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, 911th Airlift Wing, Air Reserve Station (ARS), is soliciting quotes for the replacement of the boiler system in Building 221 in Coraopolis, PA. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This project involves the removal of an existing boiler and its replacement with a two-boiler redundant system. The scope includes providing temporary heating for Building 221, maintaining a minimum temperature of 69 degrees Fahrenheit during the changeover, and supplying all necessary fuel. Additional work encompasses the replacement of all hydronic piping, associated equipment, and insulation in the mechanical room, as well as the demolition and replacement of the existing flue. Electrical and gas piping will be disconnected and new/replacement components installed. The concrete pad will also be modified to accommodate the new boilers.
Key clarifications from RFIs (Attachment 6):
- The existing boiler in Building 221 is fed by a 20 amp circuit with 3/4" EMT conduit, assumed to have 12 AWG conductors.
- New boiler and pump installations require appropriately rated disconnects, adhering to applicable codes and the Statement of Work.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19 Million size standard
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $250,000 and $500,000
- Quote Due Date: March 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Site Visit: An organized site visit will be held; pre-registration is required. Attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended, as failure to visit will not mitigate contractor responsibility.
Key Amendments & Clarifications
- Amendment 0001 added Attachment 5 (Site Visit Photos), extended the RFI due date (now passed), removed FAR clauses 52.228-13 and 52.249-4, and provided specific instructions for electronic quote submission via PIEE.
- Amendment 0002 incorporated the answers to RFIs as Attachment 6, providing critical electrical details for the project.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must be registered and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes must be submitted electronically via the PIEE system. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for all updates and amendments.