Lease & Installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) Equipment to Support Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennels

This federal solicitation (FA301626R0038), issued by the 502nd Contracting Squadron (502 CONS) at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland, Texas, seeks proposals for a firm-fixed-price recompete lease of temporary climate-control equipment. The contractor will provide, install, maintain, and eventually remove portable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and supporting generators. This equipment will keep the Military Working Dog (MWD) kennels climate-controlled across multiple buildings (7634, 7638, 7640, 7642, 7599, and 7600) at JBSA-Lackland. The acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors), with a corresponding size standard of $19 million. The contract structure consists of a base period of 12 months—commencing August 5, 2026—and includes one 12-month option period, bringing the total potential duration to 24 months. Key contract line items (CLINs) include delivery and installation of the rental equipment, monthly rental and maintenance services, an option period for continued rental and maintenance, and final removal of all equipment. Invoicing and payments will be managed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Standard federal contracting provisions are incorporated, including FAR 52.222-50 (Combating Trafficking in Persons) and FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting). Offers are due by 9:00 AM Local Time on July 22, 2026.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for leasing, installing, operating, and maintaining temporary HVAC equipment to provide climate control for six Military Working Dog (MWD) kennels at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA-Lackland). The contractor must deliver a turnkey solution to maintain consistent kennel temperatures between 45°F and 85°F. Key deliverables include providing twelve 10-ton commercial HVAC units with duct accessories, six generators (maximum 70 decibels) to power the units, secondary containment fuel tanks, and refueling services to ensure continuous operation. The contractor is also responsible for enclosing kennel roof gables with exterior-rated duct board to retain conditioned air. The contract spans a 12-month base period with a 12-month option. The contractor must perform pre-construction site assessments, submit a Work Plan Narrative and maintenance schedule, and provide 24/7 emergency maintenance with a maximum two-hour response time. Performance thresholds require maintaining 95% serviceability of all equipment and limiting temperature deviations to no more than three instances per month. Strict operational, safety, and security requirements apply. Personnel must be U.S. citizens, obtain base access passes, and adhere to OSHA and environmental regulations, including proper fuel spill prevention and the elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. All leased equipment must be removed, and the site restored to its original condition at the end of the agreement.

This document is a federal Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination (No. 2015-5253, Revision 29, dated May 13, 2026) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor for the state of Texas, specifically covering Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, and Wilson counties. It establishes the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for various labor categories on federally funded contracts in these areas. Key details include: - **Wages**: Hourly rates are defined for numerous occupational categories, including administrative support, automotive service, health, information technology, mechanics, and protective services. - **Fringe Benefits**: General health and welfare benefits are set at $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours per week) or $5.09 per hour for contracts subject to Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave). - **Leave and Holidays**: Contractors must provide a minimum of eleven paid holidays and paid vacation (two weeks after one year of service, scaling up to four weeks after fifteen years). - **Supplemental Pay**: The document details guidelines for night and Sunday differentials for air traffic controllers/weather observers, hazardous duty pay differentials (4% to 8%), and uniform allowance reimbursements. - **Rules and Conformance**: It outlines the exemptions for certain high-level computer employees and explains the Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) conformance process, which allows contractors to establish rates for unlisted job classifications.