B836 Replace Electrical in Airfield Lighting Vault

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Solicitation number
FA302226R0021
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

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 sealed bids for complete replacement of electrical components in the Airfield Lighting Vault (Building B836) at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, with bids due September 8, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 238210 with a firm fixed-price contract structure.

Estimated project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000. Place of performance is Columbus, Mississippi. The contractor must begin work within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed and complete all work within 270 calendar days. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days of award.

The scope requires demolition and replacement of the existing 277/480V 800A Main Distribution Panel, Panel-R, a 120/240V single-phase subpanel, a panel feeding circuit selector switches and fire alarm equipment, and seven existing circuit selectors. The contractor must furnish and install new Square D I-line panels (or government-approved equivalents) with matching amperage ratings, new breakers, and seven new circuit selectors compatible with existing Crouse-Hinds Constant Current Regulators and airfield lighting control systems. All conductor, conduit, terminations, and supporting materials must be provided. Design submittals are required at 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% completion stages with 21-day review periods. The contractor must perform fault current calculations, determine kAIC ratings, evaluate phase rotation and load balancing, and conduct Megger testing and operational testing per FAA AC 150/5340-26.

Contractors must complete CUI training and sign the MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment to access locked drawings and CUI documentation via SAM.gov. All RFIs must be submitted by 7:30 AM CST on August 24. A site visit is scheduled August 18 at 9:00 AM CST; registration closes August 5. Davis-Bacon prevailing wages apply. Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Proposals providing fewer than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after bid due date will be rejected. Amendment 0001 (August 27) attached Appendix A—Cost Breakdown to Section J; all other terms remain unchanged. Contracting Officer: Daniel Stilts, daniel.stilts.1@us.af.mil, 662-434-3740.

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.

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Notice 0002: All RFI questions with answers have been posted to Attachments/Links along with the Site Visit Sign in Sheet.

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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 components listed in the Airfield Lighting Vault.  

Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 18 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 24 Aug 2026.

The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000.

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 components listed in the Airfield Lighting Vault.  

Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 18 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 24 Aug 2026.

The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000.

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 18 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 24 Aug 2026.

The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000.

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
Solicitation Amendment FA302226R00210001 SF 30 CO Signed.pdf PDF
Appendix A Cost Breakdown.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Site Visit Sign in Sheet.pdf PDF
B836 RFIS Answered.pdf PDF
EAL Form.pdf PDF
18 May Wage Determination.pdf PDF
CUI Contractor Training Slides.pptx PPTX presentation
Solicitation - FA302226R0021.pdf PDF
30 May Statement of Work.pdf PDF
CUI Contractor Training Acknowledgment July 2024.pdf PDF
AF Form 66.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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