Replace Radar Generator, B2021
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This contract solicits firm-fixed-price proposals for the complete replacement of the backup generator system serving the Radar site B2021 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The contractor is required to furnish all necessary labor, equipment, transportation, and tools to remove and replace the existing generator and associated systems, including the generator itself, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, day tank, automatic transfer switch, electric heating system, control sensors, ventilation, and exhaust components. The replacement system must meet or exceed the specifications of the current generator, which has stringent operational requirements such as the ability to start and assume load within 15 seconds and includes a preheat system. The procurement scope encompasses detailed design, installation, testing, and commissioning activities in compliance with applicable codes and standards such as UFC, NEC, NFPA, and Columbus AFB facility standards. The contract document mandates contractor quality control reporting, daily supervision, and final acceptance inspection coordinated through government authorities. The total period of performance is 180 calendar days from notice to proceed. This procurement is a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $250,000 and $500,000, and proposals will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis emphasizing technical acceptability, relevant past performance within the last three years, and price reasonableness without trade-offs. Key contract clauses include compliance with FAR work hours, safety standards, cybersecurity requirements aligned with NIST SP 800-171, and safeguarding federal contract information. Contractors must complete Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) training and sign an acknowledgment before accessing certain sensitive documents and drawings through SAM.gov. The solicitation specifies a mandatory site visit RSVP process and imposes strict security, identification, and vehicle registration requirements for base entry. All proposals must be submitted electronically by the June 29, 2026 deadline, with questions due by June 9. Payments will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and contract administration is handled by the 14th Contracting Squadron at Columbus AFB. The contract imposes preservation, packaging, and marking requirements consistent with manufacturer instructions to ensure product integrity throughout transport and installation.
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Columbus, MS, 39710, USASet-Aside
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NOTE: Contractors/Offerors must complete CUI Training Slides; sign and return the "MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment for Solicitations" attachment to gain access to drawings and other associated CUI documentation. Once the POC has received your signed MFR, please request access to the locked documents through SAM.gov. Your MFR will be reviewed and access to the lock SAM.gov documents will be granted accordingly. Proposals will be submitted electronically.
Description: The Contractor must provide all plant, labor, equipment, transportation, and tools required to complete a full replacement of the backup generator system serving the Radar site, B2021 at Columbus AFB. This replacement shall include, but not be limited to, the generator, fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel pump, day tank, automatic transfer switch (ATS), electric heater in generator room, sensors controlling the heater and ventilation, and exhaust system. The criticality of this system will require power and redundant power for the duration of the work. For the same reason this generator has unique requirements, such as a preheat system and the ability to start and take the load in 15 seconds. The specifications of the existing generator system shall be attached for reference. The new generator system shall match or exceed the capabilities of the existing system. The contractor shall be responsible for verifying the specifications and capabilities of the existing generator syst
Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 04 June 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please note that registration is required by 1:00 PM CST on 28 May 2026. To register, please email the POC requesting a DoD Safe drop-off link to securely upload your completed Entry Authorization Listing (EAL) document (found in the list of SAM.gov attachments). If you do not contact the POC by 1:00 PM CST on 28 May 2026, you will not be able to attend the site visit.
Identification: All attendees must bring a valid photo ID.
Vehicle Requirements: If driving on base, please ensure the driver has driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
IMPORTANT: All contractors should arrive at Columbus AFB’s Visitors Center early and wait for a 14th Contracting Squadron representative to arrive and lead them to the site visit location. The representative will leave the visitors’ center at 9:00 AM CST
Additional Info: All RFIs must be submitted NLT 7:30 AM CST, on 09 June 2026.
IAW FAR 36.204(d) - The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $250,000 and $500,000.
52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.