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USAFA Cascade Wind Tunnel Removal
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This is a sources sought notice issued by the United States Air Force Academy for the removal and disposal of the obsolete Cascade Wind Tunnel located in the Aeronautics Laboratory at 2410 Faculty Drive, USAF Academy, Colorado. The notice is strictly for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment from the government, nor are funds currently available for this requirement. No compensation will be provided for responses submitted. The contemplated contract is a firm-fixed price arrangement under NAICS code 238290, with a size standard of $22,000,000, and the work scope requires comprehensive dismantling of the tunnel and associated support equipment, including draining and proper disposal of fluids, terminating electrical and mechanical utilities by licensed professionals, rigging and hauling all components, and transporting government property to a certified scrapyard for verifiable disposal. The contractor must leave the site in a broom-clean, safe condition and comply with all environmental, safety, and government property regulations. All contractor personnel must undergo background checks to gain access to the base, and a complete personnel list must be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative at least 14 days prior to the start of work. Interested vendors are required to submit a capabilities package including their Unique Entity Identification, CAGE Code, SAM expiration date, a summary of their safety program or approach to developing a site-specific safety plan, proof of at least one to three similar industrial dismantling projects, and any applicable pre-priced government contracts such as a GSA MAS with labor schedule details. The evaluation will focus on technical capability, safety planning, and past performance, though specific award criteria are not defined in this notice. Responses must be emailed to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil by 4:00 p.m. MDT on June 2, 2026. The government has certified the wind tunnel is purged of hazardous materials and ozone-depleting substances, confirming it is safe for commercial removal, with an estimated weight between 8,000 and 12,000 pounds and main dimensions of approximately 20 feet in length and 8 feet in height. If an award is made, the contract will have a 90-calendar-day period of performance and require deliverables including a Project & Safety Plan within five business days of award, certified scrap weight tickets within 48 hours of disposal, a Final Project Report, and
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Place of Performance
USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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SOURCES SOUGHT: THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR QUOTATION BUT FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY! This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Funds are not presently available for this requirement. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code proposed is 238290 - Other Building Equipment Contractors. The size standard is $22,000,000. The proposed contract is contemplated as a firm-fixed price contract.
Requirement Summary
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Department of Aeronautics (DFAN) has a new requirement for a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to dismantle, remove, and dispose of a government-owned Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT). The key tasks include, but are not limited to:
- Dismantling: Safe and systematic disassembly of the CWT and all associated support equipment.
- Utility Securing: Proper termination of all electrical and mechanical utility connections by licensed professionals.
- Fluid Removal: Draining and disposal of any oils, coolants, or hydraulic fluids in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Rigging and Removal: Loading and hauling of all CWT components from the project site.
- Disposal: Transportation and verifiable turn-in of all government property to a local scrap yard.
- Site Cleanup: Leaving the project site in a “broom clean” and safe condition.
Project Location and Information
The project is located at The Aeronautics Laboratory, 2410 Faculty Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840.
The project requires specialized skills in millwrighting, heavy machinery rigging, heavy equipment operation, and experience with government property disposal procedures.
The equipment has been assessed in coordination with 10 CES Environmental (CEIE). It is certified to be purged of Hazardous Materials (HazMat) and legacy Class I Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS), rendering it safe for commercial contractor removal.
A photo of the CWT is attached.
Due to USAFA Base protocols, all contractor personnel will require background checks for base access. The contractor will be required to submit a list of all personnel requiring base access at least 14 days prior to the start of work.
Capabilities Package Requirements
Interested and capable vendors are invited to submit a capabilities package that includes the following: your Unique Entity Identification (UEI), CAGE Code, System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date, a brief overview of your safety program or approach to developing a site-specific safety plan, proof of past performance (one to three examples of similar industrial dismantling projects), and if applicable, any pre-priced government contract that may be used for this requirement (i.e. GSA MAS with contract number and work labor schedule included).
Submit capabilities briefs and questions to evan.schwarzbart@us.af.mil and tammy.martin.6@us.af.mil by 4:00 p.m. MDT on June 2, 2026.
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