Walkin Refrigerator/ Freezer Replacement
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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 W7M6 USPFO ACTIVITY ILANG 182, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Walkin Refrigerator/Freezer Replacement project (Solicitation # W50S7T-26-B-A003, Project # FSS_UFR_2605). This project involves the removal, replacement, and repair of commercial refrigeration units at Building 628, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL. Bids are due June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary materials, tools, equipment, labor, and supervision to remove, replace, and repair the condenser unit, evaporator unit, and the combination control box for the DFAC commercial refrigerator and freezer. The primary goal is to restore the system to full operational reliability in accordance with commercial food service standards and applicable codes.
Key requirements include:
- Removal, replacement, and repair of the specified refrigeration components.
- Coordination with Simplex/JCI for fire alarm system tie-in.
- Coordination with ECSI for building automation monitoring and alarm system tie-in.
- Coordination with Western Specialty Contractors for any roof penetrations to avoid voiding warranties.
- Provision of new units compatible with R435B refrigerant.
- Ensuring electrical connections match existing service.
- Installation of new drain piping and all associated equipment for a complete operating refrigerator and freezer.
- Units must include appropriate defrost equipment and programming for maintenance-free operation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 180 calendar days after award. Performance is expected to begin within 10 calendar days of award/notice to proceed.
- Set-Aside: This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% for small businesses).
- Estimated Value: Not specified.
- Project Status: Currently subject to funds availability. Bids should remain valid for a minimum of 60 days.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bids Due: June 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Electronic submission is required via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website.
- Evaluation: Award will be based solely on price for the responsible bidder whose bid is most advantageous to the Government.
- Pre-Bid Conference/Site Visit: A site visit will be held on May 6, 2026, at 0900. Details are provided in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney are required. All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged. Joint Venture requirements are detailed in the solicitation. The Statement of Work (SOW) is located in the solicitation under the amendment file.