Combined Synopsis Solicitation for Direct Digital Control (DDC) Replacement for Building 1428 at Aviano AB Italy

The contract solicitation FA5682-26-Q-8023 issued by the Department of the Air Force for Aviano Air Base, Italy, seeks a firm fixed price replacement and integration of direct digital control systems across Building 1428. The scope encompasses the removal and replacement of 204 variable air volume field devices and controls, along with all associated controls for four air handling units, domestic hot water systems, nine fresh air units, six unit heaters, nine mini-split units, the chiller, chilled water pumps, hot water boiler, and hot water pumps. The contractor is responsible for complete installation, integration of all new devices into the existing Honeywell Niagara-Nx supervisory platform, establishment of full connectivity, and system-wide hydraulic and airflow balancing in compliance with Italian Technical Regulation DM 37/08. Additional deliverables include finalized design documentation such as operating logics and electrical diagrams, fully configured Niagara-Nx graphic interfaces, a comprehensive user manual, and a four-hour operator training session. All work must be performed on-site at Building 1428, Aviano Air Base, with delivery and acceptance occurring at the same location. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 23, 2026, at the LVIS Gate with attendance limited to two personnel per company and requiring advance notification one day prior. Proposals must be submitted electronically via SAM.gov or directly to designated contracting personnel no later than August 1, 2026, at 14:00 CET, with quotes valid through September 30, 2026. The estimated contract value is $100,070, derived from detailed line item costs in the salient characteristics, covering hardware such as duct sensors, controllers, network switches, enclosures, and field device adapters, as well as labor for disassembly, new installation, network backbone deployment, and commissioning. Invoicing must be conducted via WAWF or PIEE using designated document types, with payment processed through DoDAAC F87700. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration, comply with cybersecurity requirements including DFARS 252.204-7012, adhere to prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment, and ensure personnel undergo personal identity verification. All subcontracting activities are subject to FAR 52.244-6, and whistleblower protections under 52.203-18 apply. No set-asides are