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The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research to identify qualified small and socio-economically disadvantaged businesses for the complete replacement of a degraded chilled water system at a secure 24/7 operations facility at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, Colorado. The project requires a contractor to design, demolish, install, and commission a new chilled water system centered on standardized Trane-series equipment, including one water chiller with an integrated air-cooled condenser and two new chilled-water Computer Room Air Handlers, all while ensuring zero downtime to critical server operations. The scope includes professional engineering load calculations per UFC 3-410-01, safe removal of existing equipment, integration of new controls into the base-wide Energy Management Control System under UFC 3-410-02, and deployment of redundant temporary cooling during the transition. The system must fit within strict physical constraints, including a limited chiller pad with a 12,000 lb wet weight capacity and narrow interior corridors for CRAH delivery, while complying with 460V, 60 Hz, 3-phase power requirements. All personnel must hold NCIC background clearances, complete AT Level I training, and adhere to strict OPSEC protocols to access the secured facility. The contract is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 238220 and PSC N041, targeting firms with experience in federal HVAC replacements under similar operational and security conditions. Proposals are due by July 22, 2026, and must demonstrate proven capability to execute complex, high-stakes mechanical replacements in mission-critical environments with zero tolerance for service interruption. The project emphasizes standardization, logistical precision, security compliance, and seamless integration with existing infrastructure under the oversight of the 460th Civil Engineer Squadron.

General Info

Small business set-aside for zero-downtime chilled water system replacement at Buckley SFB with strict security and engineering requirements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2543 460 ConsView Agency

NAICS

238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning ContractorsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Aurora, CO, 80011, USA

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SBA

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SOURCES+SOUGHT+SYNOPSIS+-+Chiller+Replacement+-+CAO+14+July+2026.pdf

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Attachment+1+-+SOW+-+Chiller+Replacement+-+CAO+20+May.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2543 460 Cons
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OfficeBUCKLEY AFB, CO, 80011-9572, USA
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Office AddressBUCKLEY AFB, CO, 80011-9572, USA

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PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS REQUIREMENT


Notice Type: Sources Sought (MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY)
Title: Secure Facility Chilled Water System Replacement – Federal Installation, CO
NAICS Code: 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Product Service Code (PSC): N041 – Installation of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment
Response Date: 22 July 2026


Description:


The Department of the Air Force (DAF), on behalf of the Base Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) at a Federal Installation in Colorado, is conducting market research to identify qualified, experienced, and interested business sources—specifically targeting small and socio-economic businesses (e.g., 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB)—capable of performing a complete chilled water system replacement in a 24/7 operations facility.


Project Objective: The chilled water system serving the facility's server room currently suffers from degraded serviceability, sub-component failures, and frequent downtime. It is operating at half capacity, which risks the loss of critical cooling for 24/7 operations. The selected contractor must provide all tools, equipment, materials, and certified labor to perform a complete system replacement with zero downtime to the active server room.


Key Scope Items & Technical Specifications:


  1. Design & Sizing: Perform professional engineering cooling system design load calculations in accordance with UFC 3-410-01 (Sections 2-4 and 2-5.6) to determine final system capacity.

  2. Standardization Requirement: In accordance with the DAF Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for HVAC Chiller Replacement Standardization, the design of the new chiller system must be standardized on Trane-series equipment for this installation.

  3. Demolition: Safely decommission, recover refrigerant from, and remove the existing degraded chiller (Technical Systems Model: 30A0LM20-PT, Serial: 02-17-125822-001-001) and two existing Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs) (Data Aire Model: GFCU-04634, Serials: 2016-3226-A, 20163225-A).

  4. Equipment Installation: Procure, install, and commission:


    • One (1) new water chiller with an integrated air-cooled condenser (Trane-series).

    • Two (2) new chilled-water Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs) inside the secure server room.

  5. Temporary Cooling: Provide continuous, redundant temporary cooling to keep the secure server room strictly within operational temperature limits during the transition phase.

  6. Controls Integration: Fully integrate new controls into the base-wide Energy Management Control System (EMCS) in strict compliance with Base EMCS Standards (dated January 21, 2026) and UFC 3-410-02.


Logistical & Physical Constraints:


  • Chiller Pad Limits: The new chiller must fit the existing concrete pad (19’ - 11” L x 12’- 8” W x 6” to 8” H) and must not exceed the structural wet weight limit of 12,000 lbs. If the equipment footprint exceeds these limits, the pad must be extended.

  • Rigging & Delivery Clearances: CRAHs must be navigated through a restricted interior corridor with doorway clearances measuring exactly 34” W x 82” H.

  • Electrical: Must integrate with the existing 460V, 60 Hz, 3-Phase power supply and comply with UFC 3-501-01.

  • Security & Clearances: All personnel must pass NCIC background checks, comply with strict OPSEC guidelines, and complete AT Level I training prior to facility access.

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