Replace Security Forces Elevator, B926

The U.S. Air Force, through the 14th Contracting Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi, is conducting a sources sought market research effort under solicitation number EEPZ216806 to identify qualified small business contractors for the full modernization of the two-story elevator system located in Building 926, which houses the Security Forces Squadron and part of the Communications Squadron. The project, classified under NAICS code 236220 and set aside entirely for small businesses per FAR 19.5, requires the contractor to replace the elevator car, pump tank, controller, and hoistway doors while retaining the existing hydraulic jack system. All work must comply with the Statement of Work, Columbus AFB Installation Facility Standards, and applicable federal, state, and local codes, including OSHA, EPA regulations under the Clean Air, Clean Water, Safe Drinking Water, RCRA, and CERCLA acts, as well as DOT standards. The contractor is responsible for all field investigations, design, constructability, and code compliance, with deliverables including detailed 24” x 36” drawings, a Quality Control Plan, and full documentation of material approvals using AF Form 3000. Submittals must be reviewed and stamped before submission to the Contracting Officer, with strict timelines for 35%, 65%, 95%, and 100% design phases following notice to proceed. Performance must be completed within 180 days, including final inspection and site restoration within 14 days thereafter. Contractors responding to this sources sought notice must provide detailed information on their business size, CAGE code, current bonding capacity, and five years of relevant experience with similar projects, along with certification of socio-economic status including Small Business, HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Women-Owned categories. The contractor must also submit complete personnel credentials for key roles—including Project Manager, Site Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager—with the QCM required to have at least five years of experience managing multidisciplinary construction projects. All hazardous materials must be properly labeled and stored off the ground, and no asbestos-containing materials are permitted on site. Safety compliance includes developing a Confined Space plan, adhering to OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards, and conducting USAF EMS awareness training, with certificates submitted to 14 CES/CEIE. Warranty and bond documentation must be collected within 14