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Bldg 42 Chiller Replacement
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The U.S. Air Force, through the Kansas Air National Guard at McConnell AFB, is conducting a sources sought announcement to conduct market research for the upcoming replacement of a 40-ton air-cooled chiller and matching air handling unit at Building 42 in Prairie Vlg, Kansas. This effort, identified by solicitation number PANNGB26P0000036108 and NAICS code 238220, is strictly for planning purposes and not a formal solicitation; the government seeks information on potential sources, particularly small businesses, to determine appropriate set-aside status. The requirement calls for the safe removal and disposal of the existing chiller and AHU, followed by the installation and commissioning of a new 40-ton Trane air-cooled chiller and matched Trane AHU using 134A refrigerant or equivalent, with both units requiring factory-mounted controls compatible with the current building automation system. The new chiller must be installed on the existing concrete pad if dimensions align, or the contractor must expand the pad using reinforced 4000 psi concrete. The system will connect to existing 460V, 500 kcmil electrical service, requiring the contractor to update all panels and breakers to meet the new unit's standards, and the Direct Digital Control system must be reconfigured accordingly. Crane use may be necessary for unit replacement, and all equipment must be properly grounded. The government anticipates a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 with a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue, but reserves the right to open the solicitation unrestricted if sufficient small business interest is not demonstrated. Interested parties must submit responses by June 8, 2026, to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil with the subject line "Sources Sought B42 Chiller Replacement", using the provided response form which requires full company details including SAM registration, CAGE code, DUNS number, socioeconomic status, and certification of bonding capacity for both single-project and aggregate amounts. Compliance with FAR clauses addressing hazardous materials, pollution prevention, radioactive material notification, and environmental management systems is required, as is adherence to all applicable codes including ASME, ASTM, NEC, OSHA, and Kansas DOT standards. Contractors must confirm site inspection and acknowledge they are fully aware of existing conditions, with no post-award consideration allowed. A pre-construction meeting is mandatory, and
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PRAIRIE VLG, KS, 67221, USASet-Aside
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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 Building 42 Chiller Replacement Work shall consist of the following: Safely dismantle, remove, and dispose of the existing 40 ton air cooled chiller, refrigerant, and air handling unit (AHU), and furnish, install, and commission a new 40 ton air cooled Trane chiller and matching Trane AHU to restore optimal environmental controls, utilizing 134A refrigerant or equivalent. Contractor to ensure new units are properly grounded. This project may require the contractor to utilize a crane to remove and replace the units. Update Direct Digital Control (DDC) system as necessary to correspond with new chiller unit. The existing chiller is set on a concrete pad northwest of Building 42 that can be reutilized if the new unit final dimensions match the current size of the existing unit, otherwise it will be the responsibility of the contractor to expand the pads as needed. Electrical will be available and it is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure all panels / breakers are updated to meet the standards of the new chiller unit. Current power is 460V with 500 kcmil conductors. New unit
will utilize this electrical connection and voltage.
Equipment specifications:
- Trane air cooled chiller – 40 ton cooling capacity, high efficiency scroll or rotary compressor design, factory mounted controls compatible with existing building automation systems.
- Trane AHU – Matched 40 ton capacity, variable frequency drives for supply and return fans, customized modular design to fit existing mechanical room footprint.
For this requirement, the small business size standard is 19 Million for NAICS 238220. In the event small business contractors are not avaialble for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. 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 B42 Chiller Replacement" when emailing, to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. Use the same email address if you have additional questions.
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