Walkin Refrigerator/ Freezer Replacement

SOL #: W50S7T26BA002Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 182

PEORIA, IL, 61607-5004, United States

Place of Performance

Peoria, IL

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings (Z2AZ)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8dcb3d43ff7d412ebbd1f53934a9a080/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 15, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 21, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 30, 2026, 8:00 PM

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, through the 182 Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL, intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract for Walk-in Refrigerator/Freezer Replacement services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the removal, replacement, and installation of refrigeration units and associated infrastructure. The tentative bid opening date is May 29, 2026.

Scope of Work

This project, W50S7T-26-B-A002, requires all plant, labor, transportation, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for the replacement of walk-in refrigerator/freezer units. The scope includes:

CLIN0001 (Base Bid): Removal and replacement of condenser/evaporator units for both refrigerator and freezer, including refrigerant disposal, new R435B compatible units, electrical connections, safety features, and integration with existing alarm/monitoring systems. New units must include appropriate defrost equipment and programming. Installation of new drain piping.
CLIN0002 (Option 1): Removal and replacement of existing galvalume flooring with new approximately 8ft x 14ft x 8ft freezer floor and 12ft x 14ft x 8ft cooler galvalume diamond plate floor. Site preparation, caulking, and sealing are required.
CLIN0003 (Option 2): Demolition and removal of the existing cooler/freezer combination box and installation of a new 20ft x 14ft x 8ft combination box (8ft x 14ft x 8ft freezer and 12ft x 14ft x 8ft cooler). The new unit will feature Galvalume finish, 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

Type: Invitation for Bid (IFB), Single Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract
Duration: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
NAICS: 238220 (Size Standard: $19.0 million)
Target Price Range: $25,000.00 to $130,000.00
Published: April 17, 2026 (Presolicitation)
Tentative Solicitation Release: April 29, 2026
Tentative Pre-bid Conference: May 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM CT at 182d Airlift Wing, Logistic Supply Building #728, LRS Classroom, Illinois Air National Guard Base, Peoria, IL. A site visit will follow. Registration details will be in the solicitation.
Questions Due: May 20, 2026
Tentative Bid Opening: May 29, 2026

Response Requirements

Interested offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). Access to plans and specifications, located in a controlled access area on SAM.gov, requires an MPIN, which can take 7-15 business days to obtain. All inquiries must be submitted via email to the listed contacts, with answers posted on SAM.gov. This is a competitive bid with a formal public bid opening.