USAFA Cascade Wind Tunnel Removal
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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 United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Department of Aeronautics (DFAN) is conducting a Sources Sought for the dismantling, removal, and disposal of a government-owned Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT) at its Colorado Springs facility. This effort aims to free up space for a planned lab modernization. Interested vendors must submit capabilities packages by June 2, 2026.
Purpose
This Sources Sought is for information and planning purposes only, seeking qualified contractors to provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary for the complete removal and disposal of an obsolete Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT) and its associated support equipment. The objective is to prepare the Aeronautics Laboratory for modernization.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the safe and systematic disassembly of the CWT. Key tasks include:
- Dismantling: Disassembly of the CWT and all associated support equipment.
- Utility Securing: Proper termination of electrical and mechanical utility connections by licensed professionals, including draining and disposal of oils, coolants, or hydraulic fluids in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Rigging and Removal: Loading and hauling of all CWT components from the project site.
- Disposal: Transportation and verifiable turn-in of all government property to a local scrap yard, confirmed by certified weight tickets.
- Site Cleanup: Leaving the project site in a "broom clean" and safe condition. The project requires specialized skills in millwrighting, heavy machinery rigging, heavy equipment operation, and experience with government property disposal procedures. The CWT has been certified as purged of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) and Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (contemplated as a firm-fixed price contract)
- NAICS Code: 238290 - Other Building Equipment Contractors (Size Standard: $22,000,000)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: The Aeronautics Laboratory, 2410 Faculty Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840
- Period of Performance: Ninety (90) calendar days from the date of contract award.
- Response Due: June 2, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. MDT
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Special Requirements & Deliverables
- Base Access: All contractor personnel will require background checks for base access. A list of personnel must be submitted at least 14 days prior to work commencement.
- Government-Furnished Information: Technical drawings, specifications, maintenance manuals, and a designated laydown area will be provided.
- Deliverables: Project & Safety Plan (5 business days after award), certified weight tickets from scrap yard (48 hours of disposal), Final Project Report, and photographic evidence of the "broom" clean room.
Capabilities Package Requirements
Interested vendors should submit a capabilities package including:
- Unique Entity Identification (UEI) and CAGE Code.
- System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date.
- Brief overview of safety program or approach to developing a site-specific safety plan.
- Proof of past performance (1-3 examples of similar industrial dismantling projects).
- If applicable, any pre-priced government contract (e.g., GSA MAS with contract number and work labor schedule).
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Quotation and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Funds are not presently available. All information submitted is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information provided.