B252 Environmental Controls
ID: F3G3AA5007A001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4861 99 CONS LGCNELLIS AFB, NV, 89191-7063, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT (J045)

Set Aside

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force at Nellis Air Force Base, is seeking capabilities packages from qualified small businesses for the removal and replacement of environmental control and HVAC systems at Building 252. The project aims to overhaul existing systems that do not meet OSHA standards, transitioning to a more efficient design while ensuring compliance with federal and local regulations. Interested firms, particularly those classified as small businesses, 8(a), HUBZone, or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, must demonstrate their technical capabilities and submit their responses by January 22, 2025, to the designated contacts, TSgt Christopher Rex and Julia A. Pettit, via the provided email addresses.

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    This document outlines the Statement of Objectives and Work for the renovation of the paint booth at Building 252, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The existing HVAC and environmental control systems do not meet OSHA standards and require a complete overhaul, transitioning to a more efficient 33/67 recirculation design. The scope includes demolition of outdated equipment, installation of new exhaust and air supply systems, and improved monitoring controls. Key installations specified involve exhaust plenums, advanced filter systems, energy recovery units, and tailored air handling mechanisms to achieve a total airflow of 120,000 CFM. Environmental protections and compliance with federal and local regulations are mandated throughout the project, alongside a commitment to quality assurance and professional conduct by contractor personnel. The entire project aims to enhance safety, operational effectiveness, and regulatory adherence in the facility’s air management processes, ensuring a fully functional system upon completion.
    The United States Air Force, through the 99th Contracting Squadron at Nellis AFB, is soliciting capabilities packages from potential sources, specifically targeting small businesses, including 8(a), HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned firms. The objective is to evaluate candidates for the removal and replacement of an environmental control and HVAC system as detailed in the attached Statement of Objectives. Interested firms must demonstrate their technical capability to fulfill these requirements while adhering to the specified NAICS code 238220. The document emphasizes that this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for bids, with all responses being voluntary and non-binding. Each respondent is asked to clarify their business size status and foreign ownership status, while noting that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory for eligibility in future contracts. Responses to this request are due by January 22, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to the designated point of contact. This effort reflects the government's intention to potentially set aside contracts to support small businesses in the HVAC sector.
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