Project CTGB 26-3101, REPAIR (REPLACE) INFRARED HEATERS, B439

The Department of the Air Force Reserve Command seeks sealed bids for repair and replacement of infrared heaters in Building 439 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, with proposals due June 12 at 10:00 AM local time and questions due May 27. This procurement is a total small business set-aside, foreclosing competition outside that pool.

Place of performance is Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The work comprises one job lot requiring the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and equipment to repair and replace infrared heaters per drawings and specifications, including elimination of Class I Ozone Depleting Substances. Current units are Space-Ray LTU 225,000 BTU/HR heaters; replacement units must match or exceed specifications, though alternative manufacturers are acceptable. Existing ductwork in good condition must be reattached using high-temperature tape with possible reducer installation. Heaters must be installed at existing height with stability cables positioned above crane travel paths. The existing thermostat integrated into the base Energy Management Control System must be reused and validated through Havel Controls (Kelly Boocher, 260-497-1546, kboocher@shambaugh.com), with controls validation costs included in pricing. Power is supplied at 120 VAC 60 Hz 2.6 Amps. A superintendent must be on-site at all times, though the same individual may serve concurrently as Quality Control Manager and Safety Manager. Scrap metal may be removed off-base and retained by contractor.

The contractor shall begin performance within 14 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete work within 180 calendar days. NAICS code is 238220. Estimated contract magnitude is $100,000 to $250,000 firm fixed price. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are required within 10 days of award if the award exceeds $150,000; otherwise, a payment bond and irrevocable letter of credit apply. Sealed bids require a 20 percent bid guarantee, Financial Institution Reference Sheet, technical capability statements for prime and any subcontractors, and past performance information for two recent relevant projects. Evaluation weights past performance at approximately equal weight to price, with technical capability as pass/fail. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply per General Decision IN20260002. Contractors must obtain base identification and vehicle passes, comply with Air Force Occupational Safety and Health standards, and maintain Unlimited Data Rights restrictions on all drawings. A mandatory site visit occurred May 21 at 10:00 AM. Contracting Officer is Cedric Q. Roberts (cedric.roberts@us.af.mil, 765-688-2818).