B268 Replace STUS Backup Generator
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- FA302226R00023
- Agency
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Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Columbus, Mississippi 39705, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Air Education and Training Command seeks replacement of a backup generator system serving the Simulator Training Facility, Building B268 at Columbus Air Force Base, with sealed bids due September 3, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 236220.
Place of performance is Columbus, Mississippi. The scope includes demolition and replacement of a 277/480V 45 kVA Cummins/ONAN generator with attached load bank, double-walled 250-gallon fuel tank, batteries and charging system, four-pole automatic transfer switch with bypass mode, and Johnson Controls field controller integration to the existing Metasys building management system. Cummins/ONAN equipment is specified with sole source justification and approved equals are not permitted. Johnson Controls/Metasys integration by an authorized controls contractor is required. Mississippi contractor licensing is mandatory for electrical and mechanical work. The contractor must provide all plant, labor, equipment, transportation, and tools necessary for completion.
The period of performance is 180 calendar days from Notice to Proceed. The estimated project magnitude ranges from $100,000 to $250,000. Liquidated damages are assessed at $616.97 per calendar day for delays. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award. Prevailing wage rates per Davis-Bacon Act apply, with Elevator Mechanic at $36.28 plus $29.69 fringe, Electrician at $28.80 plus $14.14 fringe, and other trades accordingly.
Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology with price as the primary factor followed by technical acceptability and past performance. Proposals must include detailed price breakdown in e4Clicks, RS Means, or Appendix A format, plus a Technical Synopsis demonstrating full understanding of scope and Statement of Work compliance. A site visit is scheduled for August 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM CST with registration required by August 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM CST. RFIs are due August 19, 2026 at 7:30 AM CST. Amendment 0001 attached Appendix A—Cost Breakdown to Section J on August 24, 2026. Contractors must complete CUI training and obtain SAM.gov access to locked documentation before proposal submission.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to: 1. Attach "Appendix A - Cost Breakdown" to Section J. 2. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Notice 0002: Sign in Sheet and RFI answeres have been posted.
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Notice 0001: The description below was edited to correctly reflect this requirement.
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NOTE: Contractors/Offerors must complete CUI Training Slides; sign and return the "MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment for Solicitations" attachment to gain access to drawings and other associated CUI documentation. Once the POC has received your signed MFR, please request access to the locked documents through SAM.gov. Your MFR will be reviewed and access to the lock SAM.gov documents will be granted accordingly. Proposals will be submitted electronically.
Description: The Contractor must provide all plant, labor, equipment, transportation, and tools required to complete a full replacement of the backup generator serving portions of Simulator Training Facility, B268 at Columbus AFB. This replacement shall include the 277/480V 30 kW Generator, the fuel tank and fuel pump serving the generator, and the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). This project shall also include a new connection for the generator, ATS, and fuel tank to local base EMCS.
Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 13 Aug 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please note that registration is required by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026. To register, please email the POC requesting a DoD Safe drop-off link to securely upload your completed Entry Authorization Listing (EAL) document (found in the list of SAM.gov attachments). If you do not contact the POC by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026, you will not be able to attend the site visit.
Identification: All attendees must bring a valid photo ID. All photo IDs must meet the requirements for "REAL ID."
Vehicle Requirements: If driving on base, please ensure the driver has driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
IMPORTANT: All contractors should arrive at Columbus AFB’s Visitors Center early and wait for a 14th Contracting Squadron representative to arrive and lead them to the site visit location. The representative will leave the visitors’ center at 9:00 AM CST
Additional Info: All RFIs must be submitted NLT 7:30 AM CST, on 19 Aug 2026.
The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $100,000 and $250,000.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Update #2 ·
Notice 0001: The description below was edited to correctly reflect this requirement.
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NOTE: Contractors/Offerors must complete CUI Training Slides; sign and return the "MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment for Solicitations" attachment to gain access to drawings and other associated CUI documentation. Once the POC has received your signed MFR, please request access to the locked documents through SAM.gov. Your MFR will be reviewed and access to the lock SAM.gov documents will be granted accordingly. Proposals will be submitted electronically.
Description: The Contractor must provide all plant, labor, equipment, transportation, and tools required to complete a full replacement of the backup generator serving portions of Simulator Training Facility, B268 at Columbus AFB. This replacement shall include the 277/480V 30 kW Generator, the fuel tank and fuel pump serving the generator, and the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). This project shall also include a new connection for the generator, ATS, and fuel tank to local base EMCS.
Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 13 Aug 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please note that registration is required by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026. To register, please email the POC requesting a DoD Safe drop-off link to securely upload your completed Entry Authorization Listing (EAL) document (found in the list of SAM.gov attachments). If you do not contact the POC by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026, you will not be able to attend the site visit.
Identification: All attendees must bring a valid photo ID. All photo IDs must meet the requirements for "REAL ID."
Vehicle Requirements: If driving on base, please ensure the driver has driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
IMPORTANT: All contractors should arrive at Columbus AFB’s Visitors Center early and wait for a 14th Contracting Squadron representative to arrive and lead them to the site visit location. The representative will leave the visitors’ center at 9:00 AM CST
Additional Info: All RFIs must be submitted NLT 7:30 AM CST, on 19 Aug 2026.
The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $100,000 and $250,000.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Update #1 ·
NOTE: Contractors/Offerors must complete CUI Training Slides; sign and return the "MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment for Solicitations" attachment to gain access to drawings and other associated CUI documentation. Once the POC has received your signed MFR, please request access to the locked documents through SAM.gov. Your MFR will be reviewed and access to the lock SAM.gov documents will be granted accordingly. Proposals will be submitted electronically.
Description: The primary objective of this project is to replace the elevator car, mechanical pump and control systems, and hoist-way doors. The intent is to reuse existing hydraulic jack system in the elevator shaft.
Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 13 Aug 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please note that registration is required by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026. To register, please email the POC requesting a DoD Safe drop-off link to securely upload your completed Entry Authorization Listing (EAL) document (found in the list of SAM.gov attachments). If you do not contact the POC by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026, you will not be able to attend the site visit.
Identification: All attendees must bring a valid photo ID. All photo IDs must meet the requirements for "REAL ID."
Vehicle Requirements: If driving on base, please ensure the driver has driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
IMPORTANT: All contractors should arrive at Columbus AFB’s Visitors Center early and wait for a 14th Contracting Squadron representative to arrive and lead them to the site visit location. The representative will leave the visitors’ center at 9:00 AM CST
Additional Info: All RFIs must be submitted NLT 7:30 AM CST, on 19 Aug 2026.
The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $100,000 and $250,000.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B268_Site Visit-Sign in Sheet.pdf | ||
| B268 RFIs.pdf | ||
| Solicitation Amendment FA302226R00230001 SF 30.pdf | ||
| Appendix A - Cost Breakdown.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Solicitation - FA302226R0023.pdf | ||
| CUI Contractor Training Slides.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| 21 April Statement of Work B268.pdf | ||
| 18 May Wage Determination.pdf | ||
| CUI Contractor Training Acknowledgment.pdf | ||
| EAL Form.pdf | ||
| AF Form 66 B268.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| B268 Replace STUS Backup Generator | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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