Walkin Refrigerator/ Freezer Replacement
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 182 Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a single, firm fixed-price contract for Walk-in Refrigerator/Freezer Replacement services. This project, designated W50S7T-26-B-A002, is located at the 182 Airlift Wing in Peoria, IL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The tentative bid opening date is May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for the replacement project.
- CLIN0001 Base Bid: Remove and replace existing condenser/evaporator units for both refrigerator and freezer. This includes disposing of old refrigerant, providing new R435B-compatible units, ensuring electrical compatibility, tying into existing alarm/monitoring systems, and installing new drain piping for complete operation.
- CLIN0002 Option 1: Remove and replace the existing galvalume floor. This involves installing new galvalume diamond plate floors (approx. 8ft x 14ft x 8ft for freezer, 12ft x 14ft x 8ft for cooler) after cleaning and preparing the sub-floor, and sealing all seams.
- CLIN0003 Option 2: Demolish and remove the existing cooler/freezer galvalume combination box. Install a new combination box (overall 20ft x 14ft x 8ft, comprising 8ft x 14ft x 8ft freezer and 12ft x 14ft x 8ft cooler) with galvalume interior/exterior, minimum 4-inch extruded foam insulation, switchable lights, temperature monitoring, door heaters, and lockable doors with emergency egress (minimum 34-inch opening, 180-degree swing).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB)
- Duration: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Set-Aside: 100% for Small Businesses (Total Small Business Set-Aside)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $19.0 million size standard.
- Tentative Solicitation Issue: On or about April 29, 2026
- Tentative Pre-bid Conference: On or about May 6, 2026, at 1000, 182d Airlift Wing, Logistic Supply Building #728, LRS Classroom, Illinois Air National Guard Base, Peoria, IL. A site visit will follow. Registration is required and will be detailed in the solicitation.
- Questions Due: May 20, 2026
- Tentative Bid Opening: On or about May 29, 2026
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Presolicitation Notice and not a formal solicitation. All official plans, specifications, and amendments will be available exclusively on www.sam.gov. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will need an MPIN to access controlled documents, which can take 7-15 business days to process. Inquiries must be submitted via email to SMSgt Ben Yeutson (benjamin.yeutson@us.af.mil) or Mr. Jason Shallenberger (jason.shallenberger@us.af.mil) by the specified deadline. All answers will be posted on www.sam.gov.