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B16 PLC Replacement
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The Kansas Air National Guard at McConnell AFB, Kansas, is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential small business contractors for an upcoming project involving the replacement of the PLC switchgear for three generators at Building 16. The existing control systems are outdated and failing, leading to generator control issues. Interested contractors must subcontract with 3E Company, the authorized regional representative for Kohler, due to proprietary equipment involved. The prime contractor will be responsible for overall project management and oversight until project closeout. The small business size standard for this procurement is $19 million under NAICS code 238210, with the possibility of opening the solicitation to unrestricted competition if sufficient small business participation is not available. Respondents are required to submit their capabilities, past performance, and bonding capacity by June 3, 2026, using the specified email and subject line. This announcement serves for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Department of Defense office managing this requirement is located at McConnell AFB, with primary contact points provided for inquiries. The solicitation number for this opportunity is PANNGB-26-P-0000036112, and all communications should be directed as instructed to ensure consideration.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
PRAIRIE VLG, KS, 67221, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought is for market research to gain knowledge of potential sources for future needs including interested small business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. All interested parties should respond.
Kansas Air Nationl Guard, McConnel AFB, Kansas, will soon be soliciting for a project for B16 PLC Replacement. Building 16 has 3 Generators with PLC Switchgear that is currently in failing state and is an obsolete model, which is causing the generator control application to close out or lockout. The Contractors that will be bidding on the work SHALL sub-contract out to 3E-Kolher due to the proprietary equipment inside the Generator Farm (Building 16). The Contractor SHALL provide project management and oversight through closeout. Refer to attached SOW.
For this requirement, the small business size standard is $19 million for NAICS 238210. In the event small business contractors are not avaialble for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted.
NOTE: Prime contractor is required to subcontract with 3E Company (electrical Engineering & Equipment Co.) since they are the designated OEM regional representatvie of Kohler.
Complete and return attached sources sought form to include bonding capability and advise on your capabilities and or past perfromance in terms of the projected requested. Include the following email subject line "Sources Sought B16 PLC Replacement" when emailing, to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. Use the same email address if you have additional questions.
