Arnorth quandrangle clock repair
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA301625Q6058
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors
- Place of performance
- Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, Texas 78234, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive repair and modernization services for the historic Quadrangle Clock Bell Tower located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The project requires procuring and installing critical clock tower components, including a new striker mechanism, digital bell controller, wireless remote control module, and timepiece with hands. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring reliable and automated functionality of the bell tower, with specific requirements including proper alignment of the striker, programming automated bell ringing sequences, and integrating remote control capabilities. The Sources Sought Notice indicates that potential vendors must submit detailed contractor information by March 31, 2025, at 3:00 PM CT, including their UEI Number, Cage Code, and business size verification. Interested contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications and demonstrate expertise in building equipment maintenance and restoration.
The procurement is structured as a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 238290 for Other Building Equipment Contractors. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation notice, the project involves a historical structure dating back to 1882 and requires specialized technical skills in clock tower restoration and automation. The contract appears focused on a single location at Fort Sam Houston, with the primary contact persons being Ms. Megan Kite and Gary Beck for vendor communications. The procurement timeline suggests the government is seeking to complete the project in the near term, with the pre-solicitation notice posted on March 18, 2025, and responses due by March 31, 2025. The project's scope indicates a comprehensive upgrade of the existing clock tower system, emphasizing modernization and preservation of a historically significant military installation infrastructure.
Notice text
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES:
The selected Contractor shall procure, store, deliver, replace and install critical components to ensure reliable and automated functionality of the bell tower.
The scope includes:
- Striker Replacement and Installation
- Remove the existing worn-out striker mechanism.
- Install the new durable striker design for long term reliability.
- Ensure proper alignment for calibration and consistent bell ringing.
- Digital Bell Controller Installation
- Integrate a modern digital bell controller to automate ringing sequence.
- Program assistant to child accordingly at the top of each hour a corresponding to the correct number of strikes.
- Synchronize the digital controller with the clock mechanism with seamless operation.
- Control Module Integration
- Installing a wireless remote-control module for manual operation and special event chimes.
- Position the remote control at the base of the tower for easy access and override functionality.
- Test and verify full system responsiveness, ensuring smooth operation under both automated and manual control.
- Timepiece with Hands installation
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