Big Ass Fan (BAF) Maintenance

The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is seeking preventive maintenance services for 124 Big Ass Fan (BAF) High Volume Low Speed (HVLS) fans located across multiple buildings within the 128th Aviation Brigade at Fort Eustis. The maintenance requirement involves performing a comprehensive 21-point manufacturer-recommended inspection on various fan types and sizes, including Yellow jacket and pivot fans with blade lengths ranging from 8 to 24 feet, mounted at heights between 12 and 40 feet. Interested contractors must submit a detailed capabilities package electronically through SAM.gov, limited to 5 pages, which must include business size/status, potential teaming arrangements, three past performance references, and relevant experience maintaining HVLS fans. The evaluation will focus on contractors' capabilities, past performance, and ability to meet the specific maintenance requirements outlined in the draft Statement of Work. Responses must be submitted by March 13, 2025, with work to be performed between 0700-1700 hours Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays.

The opportunity is not currently set aside for any specific small business category, though it is being considered under NAICS code 334313 with a size standard of 500 employees. The contract will have a base period from February 15, 2022, through February 14, 2023, with four potential one-year option periods that could extend the contract through February 14, 2027. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number. The maintenance services will require the contractor to provide all necessary tools and OSHA-approved lift equipment, with a focus on comprehensive inspections that include cleaning, hardware checks, safety assessments, and electrical system verifications. Contractors will be required to submit detailed service reports documenting building numbers, fan types, serial numbers, and maintenance findings, with any necessary repairs to be quoted through BAF and submitted for organizational approval.