2019 Vandenberg Air Force Base SABER IDIQ

The 2019 Vandenberg Air Force Base Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineer Requirements (SABER) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is a multiple-award vehicle designed to provide streamlined construction, maintenance, repair, and minor alteration services for facilities at Vandenberg Space Force Base and associated sites. Originally solicited as a competitive 8(a) small business set-aside, the contract has a total ceiling value of $60 million and supports a broad range of infrastructure and facility maintenance needs. The contract covers various trades and services including carpentry, mechanical systems, electrical work, plumbing, demolition, concrete masonry, painting, and real property alterations across multiple facilities at the base.

Task orders under this IDIQ consistently demonstrate a focus on infrastructure upgrades, repairs, and renovations across Vandenberg Space Force Base. Typical task orders range from $25,000 to approximately $2.2 million, with performance periods generally spanning 6-18 months. The primary prime contractors are Sjd&B, Inc. (a minority-owned 8(a) small business), ENH LLC, and CM Construction Services, Inc., with each frequently utilizing specialized subcontractors for specific technical work. While the original solicitation designated the contract as an 8(a) set-aside, most individual task orders have no specific set-aside designation. The U.S. Air Force Space Command is the primary funding agency, and all work is performed in Lompoc, California, supporting the base's critical space launch and test range operations. Common project types include HVAC system replacements, electrical upgrades, facility renovations, roof repairs, and infrastructure maintenance.