FA445226R0016_Installation of Mini-Split Units in Building 730 ATC Simulator Rooms

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command seeks installation of mini-split air conditioning units in Building 730 ATC Simulator Rooms at Pope Army Airfield, North Carolina, with proposals due August 24, 2026, and questions due August 21, 2026. This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside competitively solicited under RFO Parts 12 and 36 procedures. The solicitation was amended on August 19, 2026, adding a second site visit on August 20 and clarifying equipment specifications and installation requirements.

Place of performance is Pope Army Airfield, NC 28308 (Building 730, 2477 Surveyor Street). The scope requires procurement and installation of two 3-ton M Series ductless mini-split air conditioning systems with indoor units wall-mounted on the West or South wall of each simulator room and two outdoor condenser units installed on the West side of Building 730 with 40 AMP disconnect switches. All electrical supply wiring originates from the main panel box in the hallway outside the Jumpmaster Classroom. Interior conduits must route above the drop ceiling with secure wall-mounted presentation to indoor units. All exterior entry points must be sealed and insulated. Work is performed during normal hours 0730–0430 (with prior arrangement for outside-hours work). All personnel require U.S. citizenship and a REAL ID for entry through the Fort Bragg Knox Street Access Control Point. The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship.

A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Proposals must remain valid through September 30, 2026. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price purchase order. Davis-Bacon Act wage determination WD# NC20260122 applies; performance and payment bonds are required for proposals exceeding $150,000; alternative payment protections apply for proposals between $35,000 and $150,000. NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors); PSC code is N041. Award will be made on best value, with Factor 1 (Technical Approach rated Superior, Acceptable, or Unacceptable) and Factor 2 (Price evaluated for completeness and reasonableness). Contracting Officer is Amber Climaco (amber.climaco@us.af.mil, 618-256-9964); Contract Specialist is Emily Gebke (emily.gebke@us.af.mil, 865-786-2744).