Replace Base Ops Generator - B847
ID: EEPZ248379Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3022 14 CONS LGCACOLUMBUS, MS, 39710-0001, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS (Z2AA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for a firm-fixed price contract to replace the Base Operations generator (B847) at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi. The project involves dismantling the existing generator and automatic transfer switch, installing a new Cummins generator with a capacity of up to 125 kW, and ensuring compliance with Air Force guidance through a comprehensive load study and installation of a new day tank and fuel pump. This initiative is crucial for maintaining reliable power supply to the Base Ops Facility and enhancing operational reliability. Interested small businesses must submit their responses, including relevant experience and bonding capacity, by April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST to the designated contacts, with an estimated construction cost ranging between $100,000 and $250,000.

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    The government document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the replacement of the Base Operations generator at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi (Project Number EEPZ248379). The project is essential for ensuring reliable power supply to the critical Base Ops Facility (B847), which currently relies on an outdated generator. The contractor is required to dismantle the existing generator and automatic transfer switch (ATS), provide a new Cummins generator with up to 125 kW capacity, and install a new 4-pole ATS. The scope includes performing a load study to ensure compatibility with existing electrical systems, installing a new day tank and fuel pump, and adhering to strict safety and environmental standards. The document establishes detailed design requirements, mandates the use of licensed professionals, and outlines the submission and review process for design documentation, with specific milestones required at 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% completion levels. It also emphasizes quality assurance, safety protocols, and the necessity of maintaining clear communication throughout the construction phase. The project is expected to be completed within 180 days, highlighting the urgency to enhance the facility’s operational reliability and compliance with Air Force standards.
    The Sources Sought Announcement EEPZ248379, issued by the 14 Contracting Squadron, seeks potential participants for a firm-fixed price contract to replace the backup generator and day tank for the Base Ops Generator (B847) at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The project, classified under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, has a construction cost estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. Interested businesses must provide specific information including business name, CAGE code, size category, relevant project experience, bonding capacity, and details on potential team arrangements with small businesses. Responses are due by April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST to designated contacts. Importantly, any future solicitation will be announced separately. The announcement emphasizes that no costs incurred in response will be reimbursed, highlighting the need for businesses to prepare thoroughly before engaging in government projects. This initiative reflects the government's efforts to stimulate participation from various socio-economic categories within the contracting community.
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