USAFA - Cascade Wind Tunnel Removal

I. DESCRIPTION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number FA700026Q0058 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the dismantling, removing, and disposing of an obsolete government-owned Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT), associated duct work, and HVAC system located at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado.

This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238290 and the small business size standard is $22M. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

NOTICE TO VENDORS
Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date, with no obligation to reimburse any vendor for any costs.

II. CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBERS (CLINs) are firm-fixed-price (FFP) as shown below.
Item   Description                                                   Qty    Unit     Unit Price     Total Amount
0001   Cascade Wind Tunnel Removal              1      Job       $________ $__________
0002   Electrical Safing                                            1      Job       $________ $__________
0003   Disposal Fees                                                 1       Lot       $________ $__________
                                                                                                                      TOTAL $__________

III. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, requires a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to dismantle, remove, and dispose of an obsolete government-owned Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT), associated duct work, and HVAC system IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key tasks include but are not limited to:

1. Draining of all system fluids, including any oils, coolants, or hydraulic fluids, prior to disassembly.
2. Disassembling and removing the CWT, mounting frames, HVAC unit, and ductwork including the removal of all associated hardware, fasteners, and support structures from the floors, walls, and ceiling.
3. Safely tracing, disconnecting, Lock-Out/Tag-out (LOTO), terminating, capping, and securing all mechanical and electrical utility connections formerly supplying the CWT and HVAC systems.
4. Removing all dismantling debris and disposing of the equipment as scrap, providing the Government with certified weight tickets.
5. The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying, obtaining, and maintaining all permits, licenses, and certifications required to perform this work. The Contractor shall strictly abide by all applicable Air Force instructions and local, state, federal, and environmental laws, codes, and regulations --including environmental handling (e.g., refrigerant recovery, fluid disposal) and occupational safety standards --throughout the duration of the project.

IV. PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Place of Performance:
USAFA Aeronautics Laboratory
2410 Faculty Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840.

Period of Performance:
All on-site dismantling, utility safing, extraction, and cleanup activities must be completed in their entirety no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days / three (3) weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).

No separate reimbursement will be authorized for contractor travel or commuting expenses.

V. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
The full list of provisions applicable to this acquisition are included in Attachment 3.

The provision at RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jul 2026) and the addenda below apply to this acquisition.

Addenda To RFO 52.212-1:
a. Submission of Quotes.

i) Quotes must be in the English language and in U.S. dollars.

ii) Quotes should include the following: solicitation number; contact name, address, e-mail, and telephone number; CAGE code; UEI number; and business size/socioeconomic status under NAICS code 238290.

iii) Quotes must include the following parts:

1. Price Quotation. Submit pricing in accordance with the contract line-item (CLIN) structure listed in Section II. Prices must be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. If there is conflict between the unit price and extended or total prices, the unit price will be used to determine the evaluated price. (Note: The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition.)
    
2. Technical Documentation. Quoters must submit a technical performance plan that clearly demonstrates the vendor’s ability to safely and successfully perform the requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement (attachment 1). This documentation must include a clear description of the dismantling methodology, utility safing plan, and a proposed timeline demonstrating the ability to meet the 3-week ARO schedule.
    
3. Past Performance. Quoters may submit up to three examples of similar projects completed within the past five years. Provide the client organization name, contract number (if government), point of contact, a brief description of the scope of work, and the total contract value.

iv) Acknowledgment of Amendments:
Quoters must acknowledge all material amendments to the solicitation (if any) prior to the deadline specified for the receipt of quotes.

v) Questions:
All questions and requests for clarification must be provided in writing to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on July 30, 2026. Answers will be posted to SAM.gov as an attachment to this solicitation.

b. RFO 52.212-1(b) is amended as follows: The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm through September 30, 2026.

c. Companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.

EVALUATION AND BASIS FOR AWARD
The provision at RFO 52.212-2, Evaluation--Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2026), and the addenda below apply to this acquisition.

Addenda to RFO 52.212-2:
a. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with procedures at RFO 12.203.

b. All quotes submitted will be reviewed for completeness. Quotes that are incomplete, fail to provide the required technical documentation, or miss required pricing details may be considered non-compliant and excluded from the evaluation. It is the quoter’s sole responsibility to ensure their quote meets all the requirements identified within this synopsis/solicitation.

c. RFO 52.212-2(c) Notice of Award is amended as follows: The Government intends to issue an offer in the form of a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the selected quoter. A binding contract is formed when the supplier accepts the Government's offer, either by written acceptance of the purchase order or by substantial performance.

d. Basis of Award.
In accordance with RFO 12.203(c)(2), the Government will make an award decision based on a comparative evaluation of all quotes received. Under this simplified procedure, the Government will compare quotes directly against one another to determine which vendor offers the best overall value. The Government is not required to select the lowest-priced quote, nor is it required to select the highest-rated technical quote. Rather, the Contracting Officer will make a subjective, comparative trade-off determination to select the quote that is most advantageous and lowest risk to the Air Force.

Quotes will be compared using the following three factors:

1. Technical Approach: The Government will evaluate quotes based on how well the proposed services meet the Government’s requirements.
    
2. Past Performance & Experience: The Government will evaluate the vendor's recent and relevant past performance and experience. In addition to any references submitted by the quoter, the Government reserves the right to obtain and evaluate past performance information from any available source, to include the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).
    
3. Price: The overall cost-effectiveness of the quote. The Government reserves the right to select a higher-priced quote if the vendor's technical approach and specialized experience represent a significantly lower risk to the Government.

VI. SOLICITATION CLAUSES
The full list of clauses applicable to this acquisition are included in Attachment 3.

Addendum to RFO 52.212-4(d) Changes.
Administrative changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be written unilaterally by the Government. All other changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

VII. QUOTE DUE DATE/TIME:
To be considered for award, quotes must be emailed to: Mr. Evan Schwarzbart (evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil) and Mrs. Tammy Martin (tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil) no later than 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) on Aug 4, 2026. (Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network. It is the vendor’s responsibility to confirm receipt of quote.)

VIII. SITE VISIT:
A one-time optional site visit will be offered on July 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. MDT at the USAFA Aeronautics Laboratory.

• To attend, vendors must submit their full name to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil no later than 11:00 a.m. MDT on July 28, 2026.
• All contractor personnel must present a valid Real ID-compliant identification (or second approved form of government-issued identification) at the Visitor Control Center (VCC) to be issued their entry credentials prior to the site visit. Foreign Nationals must have a valid passport, valid visa, permanent residency card, or valid work permit.
• Note: Attendance is optional; failure to attend the site visit will not disqualify a vendor.