30 CES - Hood and Duct Inspection Services
ID: FA461025Q0076Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (J073)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fe79cf37d92f4e84bc78933d956e4710/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the 30th Contracting Squadron, is seeking qualified contractors to provide Hood and Duct Inspection Services for the Breakers and Beachcomber dining facilities at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The contract requires semi-annual inspections of kitchen hoods, ducts, and fire suppression systems, focusing solely on certification and reporting, without any cleaning or maintenance tasks included. This procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining operational standards in food preparation environments. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by September 29, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Greg Caresio or Kristofer Clark via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Greg Caresio
    gregory.caresio.1@spaceforce.mil
    Kristofer Clark
    kristofer.clark@spaceforce.mil
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    Atch 1_Hood and Duct Insp_SOW.pdf
    This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for semi-annual hood and duct inspections at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The contractor must provide all necessary resources, including trained personnel, to inspect kitchen hoods and equipment at the Breakers and Beachcomber Dining Facilities. All inspections and testing must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 17A, NFPA 96, California Code of Regulations – Title 19, and California Fire Code (CFC) 904.11.6.3. Specific equipment to be inspected includes various hoods at both dining facilities. A written inspection report is required within five business days of the scheduled inspection, with individual reports for each piece of equipment. The primary customer representative for this contract is Annette Vaughn.
    Atch 2_Hood and Duct Insp_Price Sheet_22Sep25.xlsx
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg SFB, CA, seeks contractors to perform semi-annual kitchen hood inspections at the Breakers and Beachcomber Dining Facilities. The contract covers multiple base years from October 2025 to July 2030. Key requirements include compliance with FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and adherence to AFFARS clause 5352.242-9000 regarding contractor access to Air Force installations, including specific identification requirements (REAL ID Act compliant identification or secondary forms of ID). The applicable NAICS code is 561790 with a size standard of $9M. Contractors must provide all necessary supplies, equipment, manpower, and supervision as per the Statement of Work (SOW) and are prohibited from altering the RFQ except for providing required information and pricing. Quotations must be valid for at least 60 days.
    Atch 2_Hood and Duct Insp_Price Sheet.xlsx
    Atch 3_Wage Det_8Jul25.pdf
    Atch 4_Hood and Duct Insp_Clauses.pdf
    This government file outlines payment instructions and contractual requirements for federal acquisitions, emphasizing the use of the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system for electronic payment requests and receiving reports. It details WAWF access, training, submission methods (web entry, EDI, FTP), and specific document types for various contract line items (cost vouchers for cost-type, Invoice 2in1 for fixed-price, progress payment requests, etc.). The file provides routing data, outlines payment request and receiving report documentation, and lists contact information for WAWF support. Additionally, it incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses by reference and full text, covering areas like small business programs, anti-trafficking, environmental standards, and prohibitions on certain foreign-made technology and services. The document also includes specific instructions for post-award small business rerepresentation and criteria for evaluating commercial product and service offers based on price, technical capability, and past performance.
    Atch 5 - KH Report - Sample Report.pdf
    This government file is a semi-annual inspection, testing, and maintenance report for a Wet Chemical Pre-Engineered Fire Extinguishing System, specifically for the Breakers - Global Grill at Bldg. 13330, Oregon St., Vandenberg SFB, CA. The report details property and contractor information, system specifications (Pyro Chem Kitch. Knight, installed 2015, with 10 flow points), and a comprehensive checklist of items inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with NFPA 17A CA ed. and California Code of Regulations - Title 19. All inspected and tested items passed, indicating the system is fully operable. The report also includes sections for deficiencies and comments, although none were noted in this specific instance.
    Hood and Duct Inspection Services_RFIs.pdf
    This document clarifies the scope of the Hood and Duct Inspection Services RFI, specifying that only semi-annual inspections are required for all applicable hoods, ducts, and fire suppression systems in facilities like Breakers and Beachcomber. It confirms that Ansul fire suppression units, identified by facility and specific location, are to be included in these semi-annual inspections and do not require separate servicing or cleaning beyond standard inspection. The RFI explicitly states that the contract is solely for inspection and reporting services, and does not encompass monthly cleaning, recurring cleaning, or maintenance tasks. The requirement is for two inspections per year per facility, focusing exclusively on certification and reporting, rather than ongoing cleaning or extensive maintenance activities.
    Hood and Duct Inspection_RFQ_9Sep25.pdf
    The United States Air Force, 30 CONS/PKB, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Hood and Duct Inspection Services at the Breakers and Beachcombers dining facilities at Vandenberg SFB, CA. This RFQ, issued on September 15, 2025, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with NAICS code 561790 and a size standard of $9,000,000.00. The government intends to award the contract by October 1, 2026, to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM (PST) on September 29, 2025, and questions by September 22, 2025. Attachments include the Statement of Work, Pricing Schedule, Wage Determination, and Contract Clauses and Provisions. Payment will be made electronically after contract completion.
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