B16 PLC Replacement

The Kansas National Guard is preparing to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the upgrade of the B16 Generator PLC system at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kansas, under solicitation number W50S7X-26-B-A003. The work includes inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing or replacing generator PLC controls, with an optional line item to install a Hot Switch Bypass to eliminate single points of failure and enable the existing HMI to communicate with each generator’s PLC. The prime contractor must subcontract to 3E Company-Kohler, the designated OEM regional representative, due to proprietary equipment within the facility. The project is fully set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238210, with a size standard of $19 million, and the estimated value ranges between $500,000 and $550,000. The contract duration is 60 calendar days from notice to proceed, inclusive of inspections and punch list completion, and includes full project management through closeout. All offerors must be registered in SAM.gov, and the solicitation will be accessible exclusively through the Contract Opportunities page on SAM.gov with no paper copies issued. A pre-bid conference is tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2026, at Building 3 Large Classroom on base, and attendance is encouraged but subject to access requirements. RFIs must be submitted by June 13, 2026, via email, and bids are tentatively due on July 24, 2026. The contract is subject to the FAR clause 52.219-14(e)(3) limitation on subcontracting, which prohibits the prime contractor from paying more than 85% of the contract value, excluding materials, to non-similarly situated subcontractors. Any work further subcontracted by similarly situated entities still counts toward this 85% limit. The government will not be liable for information obtained from unofficial sources, and offerors are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov portal for amendments. All dates and times are tentative and subject to official release in the solicitation.