GWEF CHILLER PLANT AND COOLING SYSTEMS UPGRADE

Solicitation FA282325R0012 is a firm-fixed-price, total small business set-aside contract for the Guided Weapons Evaluation Facility chiller plant and cooling systems upgrade at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The project involves a design-bid-build effort to renovate the chiller plant in Building 374, which includes replacing chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and main test chamber CRAC units, as well as performing electrical upgrades and RF shielding modifications. The estimated magnitude of construction is between 10 million and 25 million dollars, though funds are not presently available and no award will be made until they are. Performance is expected to begin within 7 calendar days of award and must be completed within 365 calendar days. The government will utilize a best-value trade-off source selection process, evaluating proposals based on price and past performance, which are considered approximately equal in importance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PIEE in three separate volumes covering price, past performance, and contract documentation. Key requirements include strict U.S. citizenship for all personnel, compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards, and adherence to specific safety protocols due to the potential presence of unexploded ordnance on site. Invoicing will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow, and final acceptance is contingent upon the submission of certified test reports and the return of all base access badges.