Emergency Power and Switchgear Automation Controls Repair
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA460026Switchgear
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Offutt AFB, Nebraska 68113, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, on behalf of the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command, is seeking contractors capable of providing Emergency Power and Switchgear Automation Controls Repair services. The effort requires comprehensive upgrades, repairs, and replacements to Emergency Power Generator Systems and Electrical Switchgear Systems located in Building 1000 at Offutt AFB, with work encompassing PLC programming, system automation, load bank integration, hardware replacement, and comprehensive documentation and testing. Key requirements include PLC programmers with Original Equipment Manufacturer certification and a dedicated Project Manager, all contractor personnel must obtain Air Force Common Access Cards following security background checks, and the contractor must develop system restoration procedures, update PLC programming with failure scenario documentation, and provide training integrated with on-site maintenance personnel. The Performance Work Statement specifies detailed technical objectives including manual initiation of bus separation, generator test automation capability, minimum generator management without N+1 programming limitations, and establishment of access controls with Human-Machine Interface viewing capabilities. This is a Sources Sought notice for planning and market research purposes only with no current solicitation available; interested contractors must submit capability packages demonstrating their ability to perform these services, and the sources sought period closes on May 4, 2025.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves no identified incumbent or current contractor references in the available documentation. The anticipated period of performance is six months, with the Government actively requesting contractor feedback regarding the viability of this timeline. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this represents an early-stage market research phase to assess contractor capability and interest. The effort is classified under NAICS code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J059 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components), with the Government soliciting feedback on whether alternative NAICS classifications would be more appropriate for the services required.
Notice text
Sources Sought Announcement
Emergency Power and Switchgear Automation Controls Repair
at Offutt AFB, NE
The 55th Contracting Squadron is seeking sources for the Emergency Power and Switchgear Automation Controls Repair effort.
CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS: 55 CONS/PKT
106 Peacekeeper Lane, STE 2N3
Offutt AFB, NE 68113
INTRODUCTION
- This is a Sources Sought notice being conducted pursuant to RFO Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no solicitation available at this time.
- The 55th Contracting Squadron at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, seeks potential contractors to submit their interest and ability to provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Emergency Power and Switchgear Automation Controls Repair.
- The interested contractors shall identify their ability to provide upgrades, repairs, and/or replacements to the Emergency Power Generator Systems and Electrical Switchgear Systems located within B1000 United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) IAW the PWS.
- Period of Performance: It is anticipated by the Government that this effort shall take no more than six (6) months to complete. The Government requests feedback and justification regarding the viability of this schedule.
- For this effort, the Government is considering the North American Industrial Classification Systems (NAICS) code of 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance). The Government requests feedback and justification if a different NAICS code would be more suitable for this effort.
INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
- All contractors capable of and interested in providing these services are invited to respond. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought is voluntary and the Government will not pay for any information submitted. Respondents are required to submit capability packages, as described below.
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- Capabilities packages should include up to a 3-page capability summary. Text should be no smaller than 11-point font and include:
- Company Information: Provide company name, address, a point of contact with e-mail address and telephone number, Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier, business size, and security clearance level (if available). Your company must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM). To register, go to https://www.sam.gov.
- Small Business: Small business respondents to this announcement should indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUB Zone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, etc. Additionally, if your company is a small business, you must be capable of performing at least 51% of the total requirement within your own company.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) certification level: Please note a Level 1 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is required at the time of award. See DFARS 252.204-7021 for contractor compliance.
- Confirmation of Certification: The contractor must confirm that all contractor employees working on the USSTRATCOM systems would be certified by the OEM (ABB) for the system being worked on.
- NAICS Request: As stated in paragraph A.5. above, the contractor provide feedback and justification if a different NAICS code would be more suitable for this effort.
- PWS Feedback: The Government requests contractor feedback on attached PWS.
- Capabilities packages should include up to a 3-page capability summary. Text should be no smaller than 11-point font and include:
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Capabilities statements shall be emailed to Amanda Smith amanda.smith.70@us.af.mil and Elizabeth Dennis elizabeth.dennis.2@us.af.mil NLT 1100 (CST) Monday, 4 May 2026.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS Switchgear 20 Apr 26.pdf |
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