B451 Chiller Circuit Repairs
ID: FA460026Q0006Type: 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)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the repair of the B451 chiller circuit/compressor #2 at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. The project entails troubleshooting and repairing the chiller, which includes a full refrigerant recharge, replacement of oil filters, and conducting associated maintenance checks, with a focus on restoring full functionality to the chiller's second circuit. This procurement is particularly significant as it ensures the operational efficiency of critical cooling systems, with a total estimated contract value of $19 million and a performance period from January 12, 2026, to May 1, 2026. Interested small businesses must submit their proposals by January 5, 2026, and can direct inquiries to A1C Hunter Hendrix at hunter.hendrix.1@us.af.mil or 402-294-5206.

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    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirements for the repair and maintenance of the B451 chiller, specifically focusing on troubleshooting and repairing circuit/compressor #2. The project involves a full refrigerant recharge, replacement of all oil filters, and associated maintenance checks for a 900-ton centrifugal McQuay chiller. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and expertise, adhering to current applicable NFPA, ASME, EPA, and other relevant standards. Key requirements include site verification, isolation of compressor #1 circuit, operational troubleshooting and repair of circuit #2, full oil and refrigerant charge, replacement of consumables, electrical checks, leak checks, start-up and operational testing, re-application of insulation, and a one-year warranty on labor and materials. The contractor is also responsible for proper waste disposal. This RFP emphasizes restoring full functionality to the chiller's second circuit.
    This government solicitation, FA460026Q0006, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the repair of the B451 chiller circuit/compressor #2, including refrigerant recharge, oil filter replacement, and associated maintenance checks, at Offutt AFB, NE. The contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and has an estimated total award amount of $19,000,000.00. The period of performance is from January 12, 2026, to May 1, 2026. The document outlines detailed requirements for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, and specific contractor responsibilities including access to Air Force installations, health and safety, and the prohibition of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. It also includes an ombudsman clause for dispute resolution.
    The document is a Standard Form 1449,
    This document, Wage Determination No.: 2015-5005 Revision No.: 26, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in specific counties of Iowa and Nebraska. It details applicable minimum wage rates based on Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for contracts entered into or renewed on or after January 30, 2022, and between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, respectively. The determination includes comprehensive lists of occupations across various fields, from administrative support to technical roles, with corresponding hourly rates. It also specifies benefits such as health and welfare, paid sick leave (under EO 13706), vacation, and holidays. Special provisions cover hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted occupations, ensuring fair compensation and compliance with federal labor laws for government service contracts.
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