Supply and Installation of A/C Units at Bldg. 3 Punta Salinas 156th Wing Combat Comms Squadron

This notice is amended to incorporate attendees list for Site Visit held 7-21-2026

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The 156th Wing, at the Muniz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico intends to issue a Request for Quotes conducted under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures for commercial services to award a single firm fixed-price contract for services, non-personal, to provide all supervision, transportation, labor, materials, equipment, fuel and any other needed materials and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished items, to supply and install two 5-ton units and one 4-ton unit, as well as the replacement of an existing 8-ton condensing unit. The main purpose of this project is to have an adequate temperature and humidity control in the affected areas at Bldg.3 Punta Salinas Radar Site, Toa Baja ANG Base, Puerto Rico.

Building 3 serves as the main building for the Combat Communication Squadron and part of the 156th Wing. Currently, the internal structure consists of AC rooms in used for communication servers connected to unconditioned corridor main causing a major temperature and humidity differential, causing mildew growth and musty odors

Work shall be in accordance to drawings contained in the Statement of Works (SOW) incorporated in this solicitation.  Contract completion time is 60 calendar days after receipt of contract to include inspection and punch lists.

KEY SOLICITATION DETAILS:

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
• NAICS Code: 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
• Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
• Magnitude of Construction: The Government's Target Price Range for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.
• Period of Performance (PoP): 60 Days after receipt of contract

SITE VISIT INFORMATION:
Our agency will host a site visit on July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM AST (local time), to be held at the 156th Wing Combat Communications Squadron Punta Borinquen Air National Guard Base, Toa Baja, P.R. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend.  Although not mandatory, scheduled site visit is critical. We are trying to mitigate potential risks and damages for the government and contractor by showcasing the project level of effort. We suggest you carry all necessary material to take notes/measurements during the visit, as needed. No questions will not be answered during the visit, instead they will be answered in writing by responding to questions via requests for information (RFI), The solicitation and associated information will be available only from the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov.

To obtain installation access, interested parties must submit a request for attendance no later than 2:00 PM CT on July 20, 2026, to angel.solis.2@us.af.mil

The request for attendance must include:

• Firm Name and Telephone Number
• Visitor (s) Name
• Copy of valid Real ID Act compliant Driver’s License and or US Passport.

IMPORTANT BASE ACCESS NOTICE: 156th Wing Combat Communications Squadron Punta Borinquen Air National Guard Base is a secure Air Force installation. Access is controlled strictly by security forces. For those processing on-site, you must bring a valid state/federal ID, current vehicle registration, and proof of vehicle insurance. Concealed carry, open carry, and personal firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited on the installation.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs):
Requests for Information shall be submitted on or before 2:00 PM CT on July 27, 2026, to the following email address: angel.solis.2@us.af.mil  . Information provided at the site visits, as well as questions, shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any needed changes to the solicitation will be implemented via a formal amendment.

Tentative date for posting our agency responses in the SAM.gov notice is on or about July 30, 2026 by close of business (4:00PM).

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:
Project specifics, full instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria can be found in the attached Standard Form (SF) 1449 Section L and associated documents.

A complete bid package must contain the following:

1. Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1449 blocks 17a. and 30 (complete all letters)
2. Under Section B “Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs” page 3 - all items must be priced and totaled (CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002)
3. Items listed under Section M (List of equipment and/or types of skill sets and or disciplines needed from laborers based on solicitation Statement of Works and proposed project schedule)

To place your quote, submit your completed SF1449 to angel.solis.2@us.af.mil . Due date for the receipt of offers/quotes is August 3, 2026 at 10:00AM EST (local time)Interested offerors must be registered in SAM. To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/  . Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the System of Award Management (SAM.gov) website online at https://SAM.gov/. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system (there is no fee for registration). Please note that due to recent fraudulent activity, the process for fully activating (and updating) a registration at SAM has changed and now requires the submission of a notarized letter to GSA. See the following link for additional information and the latest updates to this process: https://www.gsa.gov/samupdate . SAM.gov registration requires the following information:
1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) UNIQUE ENTITY ID (UEI) Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration.

For free of charge assistance for SAM.gov matters or billing contact your local Apex Accelerator by visiting their website here: https://www.federalcontractingpr.com/Contact-Us.
Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the SAM.gov home page and search for data. 

Please read applicable Evaluation Criteria under clause 52.212-2 - Evaluation Factors and Section M for Award thoroughly, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quote is found to be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  The Government intends to award without discussions.

DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage, and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible for various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror’s inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages.  The Government will not issue paper copies. All inquiries must be in writing via email to the persons specified in the solicitation and this notice.

Place of performance and physical address for directions: 141st Air Control Squadron Punta Salinas 156th Combat Communication Squadron address directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/okewxCFzUjJCzaXQ6

ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The 156th Wing, at the Muniz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico intends to issue a Request for Quotes conducted under the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 procedures for commercial services to award a single firm fixed-price contract for services, non-personal, to provide all supervision, transportation, labor, materials, equipment, fuel and any other needed materials and quality control necessary, except as specified in Paragraph 3.0 as Government Furnished items, to supply and install two 5-ton units and one 4-ton unit, as well as the replacement of an existing 8-ton condensing unit. The main purpose of this project is to have an adequate temperature and humidity control in the affected areas at Bldg.3 Punta Salinas Radar Site, Toa Baja ANG Base, Puerto Rico.

Building 3 serves as the main building for the Combat Communication Squadron and part of the 156th Wing. Currently, the internal structure consists of AC rooms in used for communication servers connected to unconditioned corridor main causing a major temperature and humidity differential, causing mildew growth and musty odors

Work shall be in accordance to drawings contained in the Statement of Works (SOW) incorporated in this solicitation.  Contract completion time is 60 calendar days after receipt of contract to include inspection and punch lists.

KEY SOLICITATION DETAILS:

• Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
• NAICS Code: 333415 - Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
• Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
• Magnitude of Construction: The Government's Target Price Range for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000.
• Period of Performance (PoP): 60 Days after receipt of contract

SITE VISIT INFORMATION:
Our agency will host a site visit on July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM AST (local time), to be held at the 156th Wing Combat Communications Squadron Punta Borinquen Air National Guard Base, Toa Baja, P.R. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend.  Although not mandatory, scheduled site visit is critical. We are trying to mitigate potential risks and damages for the government and contractor by showcasing the project level of effort. We suggest you carry all necessary material to take notes/measurements during the visit, as needed. No questions will not be answered during the visit, instead they will be answered in writing by responding to questions via requests for information (RFI), The solicitation and associated information will be available only from the Contract Opportunities page at SAM.gov.

To obtain installation access, interested parties must submit a request for attendance no later than 2:00 PM CT on July 20, 2026, to angel.solis.2@us.af.mil

The request for attendance must include:

• Firm Name and Telephone Number
• Visitor (s) Name
• Copy of valid Real ID Act compliant Driver’s License and or US Passport.

IMPORTANT BASE ACCESS NOTICE: 156th Wing Combat Communications Squadron Punta Borinquen Air National Guard Base is a secure Air Force installation. Access is controlled strictly by security forces. For those processing on-site, you must bring a valid state/federal ID, current vehicle registration, and proof of vehicle insurance. Concealed carry, open carry, and personal firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited on the installation.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIs):
Requests for Information shall be submitted on or before 2:00 PM CT on July 27, 2026, to the following email address: angel.solis.2@us.af.mil  . Information provided at the site visits, as well as questions, shall not change/qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Any needed changes to the solicitation will be implemented via a formal amendment.

Tentative date for posting our agency responses in the SAM.gov notice is on or about July 30, 2026 by close of business (4:00PM).

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS:
Project specifics, full instructions to offerors, and evaluation criteria can be found in the attached Standard Form (SF) 1449 Section L and associated documents.

A complete bid package must contain the following:

1. Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1449 blocks 17a. and 30 (complete all letters)
2. Under Section B “Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs” page 3 - all items must be priced and totaled (CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002)
3. Items listed under Section M (List of equipment and/or types of skill sets and or disciplines needed from laborers based on solicitation Statement of Works and proposed project schedule)

To place your quote, submit your completed SF1449 to angel.solis.2@us.af.mil . Due date for the receipt of offers/quotes is August 3, 2026 at 10:00AM EST (local time)Interested offerors must be registered in SAM. To register go to: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/  . Instructions for registering are on the web page. The solicitation and associated information and the plans and specifications will be available only from the System of Award Management (SAM.gov) website online at https://SAM.gov/. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system (there is no fee for registration). Please note that due to recent fraudulent activity, the process for fully activating (and updating) a registration at SAM has changed and now requires the submission of a notarized letter to GSA. See the following link for additional information and the latest updates to this process: https://www.gsa.gov/samupdate . SAM.gov registration requires the following information:
1) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN), 2) UNIQUE ENTITY ID (UEI) Number and CAGE Code, 3) Telephone Number, 4) Email address. Registration instructions can be found on the SAM.gov website at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration.

For free of charge assistance for SAM.gov matters or billing contact your local Apex Accelerator by visiting their website here: https://www.federalcontractingpr.com/Contact-Us.
Please note the registration for access to the secure site takes approximately 15 business days. PLAN ACCORDINGLY. Bidders/Offerors cannot log into the SAM.gov home page and search for data. 

Please read applicable Evaluation Criteria under clause 52.212-2 - Evaluation Factors and Section M for Award thoroughly, The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quote is found to be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.  The Government intends to award without discussions.

DISCLAIMER: The official plans and specifications are located on the official government webpage, and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to Contract Opportunities for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror’s responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible for various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror’s inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages.  The Government will not issue paper copies. All inquiries must be in writing via email to the persons specified in the solicitation and this notice.

Place of performance and physical address for directions: 141st Air Control Squadron Punta Salinas 156th Combat Communication Squadron address directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/okewxCFzUjJCzaXQ6

ALL COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH.