B1130 Annex HVAC Repair

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is conducting market research to identify qualified small business contractors capable of performing HVAC repair and system upgrades at Building 1130 Annex, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. This sources sought notice seeks capability statements from interested small businesses classified under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and PSC J041 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment). Interested parties must submit capability statements no later than Monday, May 4, 2026, demonstrating their ability to meet project requirements, including summaries of two to four relevant projects completed within the past seven years and confirmation of US-based operations with the ability to access military installations. The capability statements will be evaluated based on the applicant's approach to meeting the described requirements, relevant past performance experience, and documented US-based status with military base access. This is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a formal solicitation or guarantee of future contract award.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small businesses. No incumbent contractor or current contract holder is identified in this notice. The project involves a 210-calendar-day effort comprising 15 days of mobilization, 150 days of construction, and 45 days of closeout, with phased execution across two building floors while maintaining occupied building operations. The scope includes replacing temperature, pressure, humidity, and air monitoring sensors; replacing supply air fan bearings and control valves; replacing 17 undersized variable air volume boxes; installing two dedicated outdoor air systems with minimum cooling capacities of 353 and 420 MBH respectively; replacing approximately 8 feet of flex duct with hard duct at each VAV box on both floors; and performing comprehensive testing, balancing, and building automation system integration. While no specific contract value is provided in this sources sought notice, the government anticipates issuing a formal solicitation following the market research phase to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.