HVAC Replacement Bldg. 395, March ARB
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- F5F3CE5087A901
- Agency
-
Reserve Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- March Air Reserve Base, California 92518, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command is seeking qualified contractors for an HVAC design/build replacement project at Building 395 on March Air Reserve Base in California. This sources sought announcement is conducting market research to identify businesses capable of performing a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Interested firms must submit a three-page Capability Statement by May 2, 2025, via email to two specific Air Force contacts. The project requires contractors to provide complete design documentation through multiple design phases, including design analysis, specifications, CADD drawings, and construction services, all developed under the direction of a registered California architect or professional engineer. Evaluation will focus on firms' technical capabilities, relevant project history, bonding capacity, current licenses, and ability to meet the design/build requirements.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses, though the size standard is $19 million in average annual receipts. The total project magnitude is estimated at over $10 million, with a performance period of 78 calendar days, divided into 40 days for work plan development and 38 days for construction. The project involves replacing the existing variable refrigerant flow (VRF) HVAC system with a new chilled water system, including installing two 60% capacity air-cooled water chillers, variable volume chilled water pumps, 4-pipe fan coil units, new chilled water piping, two electric water boilers, and a new Direct Digital Controls (DDC) HVAC control system. Performance and payment bonds will be required, and the contract will be administered by the 452nd Operational Contracting Office. Contractors must demonstrate capability to handle sensitive materials, provide logistical support, and potentially present expert testimony related to facility design and environmental regulations.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is not a request for proposal and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result. The Air Force Reserve will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice. This synopsis is issued for the sole purpose of conducting market research in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. FAR Part 10 requires that market research be conducted on requirements at least every 18 months to see if the market has changed for a particular acquisition. This effort is to seek sources capable of providing HVAC Design/Build Building 395 at March Air Reserve Base, CA. Interested parties are solely responsible for monitoring the aforementioned website for the release of a solicitation package.
The 452nd Operational Contracting Office, March ARB, CA seeks to identify qualified, experienced, and interested businesses capable of performing the type of work as described herein. The following North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applies to this request for information: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.
The winner of an eventual contract shall furnish all personnel, services, equipment, materials, supervision, transportation and all else required for a design/build upgrade to HVAC systems at building 395 at March ARB CA. Contractor shall be responsible for the preparation of complete design documents (design analysis, Specifications, CADD drawings, Material Submittal Register, Construction Data Sheet, etc.) for multiple design phases (35% Initial Design, 65% Preliminary Design, 95% Pre-Final Design and the Final 100% Design) and for the performance of on-site construction activities. Work will include services developed under the direction of a registered architect or a professional engineer currently licensed in the State of California, or Architect that is NCARB (National Council of Architectural Registration Boards) Certified, or a professional engineer currently licensed. The Contractor shall be capable of addressing and interpreting all aspects of facility design, environmental laws and regulations, including the preparation and presentation of expert testimony; if required, and facility construction. The project requires at a minimum, field investigations, recommendations, solutions, cost estimates, calculations, measurements, preparation and review of design plans and specifications and specific construction services. Some tasks may require access to, or the review of sensitive material as identified in this task order. Some tasks may require planning and logistical support, to include on-site translation and/or interpretation, at various meetings and conferences. The work is required in support of the 452nd Civil Engineering Office. Performance and payment bonds will be required. It is anticipated that the performance period will be for 78 calendar days. The magnitude of construction more than 10,000,000.00
452 Operational Contracting requests interested firms (regardless of size) prepare and submit a Capability Statement which shall be limited to three (3) pages. For the purpose of determining your business size, the NAICS code of 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, with a size standard of $19M average annual receipts over the past 3 years, will be utilized for this acquisition. If you are interested in competing for this requirement, please indicate your interest by sending an e-mail (only) no later than 2 May 2025 to BOTH marissa.lopez.5@us.af.mil and elidec.frias.1@us.af.mil. All valid internet responses from prospective vendors must provide the attached and completed Capability Statement Survey concerning the aforementioned services, a return e-mail address, company name, mailing address, telephone number, point of contact, CAGE and DUNS, and the vendor’s SBA socio-economic designation/status/business size with regard to NAICS 238220 within the body of the vendor’s survey response. A list of recent (within the last three years), relevant projects. Include a short summary of the projects, to include the scope of work performed by the firm, the dollar magnitude of the work performed by the firm, and whether the firm performed the work as the prime contractor or as a subcontractor. Identify the name of the project(s) owner and points of contact. The firm's bonding capacity, for a single contract and aggregate bonding capacity. (6) The firm's current contractor licenses. This information is requested to assist the Government in the planning of the installation’s acquisition strategy. A draft PWS is attached for reference and understanding purposes only. Responses without the aforementioned information will not be recognized as valid. ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS MUST RESPOND TO THIS SYNOPSIS VIA INTERNET E-MAIL. TELEPHONE REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The solicitation, when issued, will be available on the internet through SAM.gov. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A-E 35% Design to Replace the Existing VRF HVAC System with Chilled Water System ATCT B395 | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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