B185 Cooling Tower Repairs
ID: FA460026Q0007Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4600 55 CONS PKPOFFUTT AFB, NE, 68113, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/243dde71b6da43579e74f79940d9af8e/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the B185 Cooling Tower Repairs project at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The project involves procuring and installing two new cooling tower fan transmissions, associated hardware, and a new fan motor for Tower #2, along with necessary maintenance tasks such as rebalancing the fans and ensuring compliance with safety and labor standards. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of the cooling systems at the base, with an estimated contract value of $19 million and a performance period from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. Interested contractors must submit their offers by December 17, 2025, and can direct inquiries to SSgt Eyvind Boyesen at eyvind.boyesen@us.af.mil or Mr. Daniel Kuchar at daniel.kuchar@us.af.mil.

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    PWS B185 Cooling Tower Repairs.docx
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for the B185 Cooling Tower Repairs project. The contractor is responsible for procuring and installing two new cooling tower fan transmissions with associated hardware, two new shaft and coupling hub connections, and a new fan motor for Tower #2. The scope includes removing and replacing existing components, aligning shafts, rebalancing fans, installing electrical connections, and conducting start-up testing. The contractor must also provide a minimum one-year warranty on labor and materials, dispose of all waste off-Base, and adhere to various industry and government standards, including OSHA and ISO 9001. Site visits, coordination with government personnel, and adherence to safety protocols are mandatory. The existing cooling tower is a 2-cell BACross tower, model 333A-2, with specific motor details provided for Tower #2.
    Solicitation - FA460026Q0007.pdf
    The document is a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) for the repair of two cooling towers at Offutt AFB, Nebraska. The solicitation number is FA460026Q0007, with an offer due date of December 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The total estimated award amount is USD 19,000,000.00. The contract specifies a performance period from January 1, 2026, to March 31, 2026. Key requirements include compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, particularly those related to electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), item unique identification, and health and safety on government installations. The RFP also includes clauses for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and details on contractor access to Air Force installations.
    Wage Determinations 15-5005.txt
    This document, Wage Determination No. 2015-5005, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific counties of Iowa and Nebraska. It details applicable Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts based on their award or renewal dates, with annual adjustments. The document lists numerous occupations within administrative, automotive, food service, health, IT, and other sectors, specifying their hourly rates. It also mandates benefits such as health and welfare (including a separate rate for EO 13706 paid sick leave), vacation, and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions cover computer employees and air traffic controllers regarding exemptions and night/Sunday pay. Hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and a conformance process for unlisted occupations are also detailed, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with the Service Contract Act.
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