Building 35 Chiller Replacement

Project ID: PANNGB26P0000036080 FederalOpportunitiesSources Sought

Overview

Agency	Department of the Army
Deadline	06/08/26
Posted	05/29/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC	J041 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment
Location	McConnell AFB, KS 67221 United States

Description

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Summary

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought is for market research to gain knowledge of potential sources for future needs including interested small business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. All interested parties should respond. Kansas Air Nationl Guard, McConnel AFB, Kansas, will soon be soliciting for a project for Building 35 Chiller Replacement. Work shall consist of the following: Replace existing 80 ton chiller unit with new Trane 80 ton chiller with 134A refrigerant or equivalent. The contractor will be responsible for the removal of the existing unit, including disposal of refrigerant, and installation of the replacement chiller ensuring that the new unit is properly grounded. This may require the contractor to utilize a crane to remove and replace the units. Update Direct Digital Control (DDC) system as necessary to correspond with new chiller unit. The existing chiller is set on a concrete pad northeast of Building 35 that can be reutilized if the new unit final dimensions match the current size of the existing unit, otherwise it will be the responsibility of the contractor to expand the pads as needed. Electrical will be available and it is the contractor's responsibility to ensure all panels / breakers are updated to meet the standards of the new chiller unit. Current power is 460V with 500 kcmil conductors. New unit will utilize this electrical connection and voltage. Water piping is 4". New unit will utilize this size pipe.

Additional information

- Contractor will need to install a 4 T-valve to allow for the hook-up of a temporary chiller should the new units fail or require servicing. - Should concrete pad expansion be required, contractor to use reinforced 4000 psi concrete to match thickness and elevation of existing pad. For this requirement, the small business size standard is 19 Million for NAICS 238220. In the event small business contractors are not avaialble for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Complete and return attached sources sought form to include bonding capability and advise on your capabilities and or past perfromance in terms of the projected requested. Include the following email subject line "Sources Sought B35 Chillier Replacement" when emailing, to 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. Use the same email address if you have additional questions.

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Summary: Background The Kansas Air National Guard at McConnell AFB, Kansas, is seeking potential sources for the Building 35 Chiller Replacement project. This sources sought announcement is intended for market research and planning purposes to identify interested small business sources. Work Details The contractor will replace the existing 80-ton chiller unit with a new Trane 80-ton chiller using 134A refrigerant or an equivalent. Responsibilities include: removal of the existing unit and disposal of refrigerant; installation of the new chiller ensuring proper grounding; potential use of a crane for unit replacement; updating the Direct Digital Control (DDC) system as necessary; reusing the existing concrete pad if dimensions match; expanding pads if required using reinforced 4000 psi concrete; ensuring all electrical panels and breakers meet new standards with available power at 460V and 500 kcmil conductors; utilizing existing 4" water piping. Additionally, a 4" T-valve must be installed for temporary chiller hook-up during servicing or failure of the new units. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the construction projects will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance McConnell AFB, Wichita, Kansas. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with bonding capability requirements for both single projects and aggregate amounts. Contractors must also provide evidence of their capabilities and past performance in relation to the project. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract, W50S7X25PA010, awarded to JIM Jam for $88,013 (09/26/25–11/26/25). That prior work involved installing two chillers at Building 44 to replace existing units purchased by the Government, which aligns with the current requirement to remove an existing 80-ton chiller and install a replacement chiller at Building 35. Both efforts focus on chiller replacement/installation at McConnell AFB and associated integration with building systems.

Contacts

Contact name	Kevin Smith
Contact email	184wg.msg.contracting@us.af.mil
Contact phone	(316) 759-7591
Secondary contact name	Joshua Kingori
Secondary contact email	184wg.msg.contracting@us.af.mil
Secondary contact phone	(316) 759-7590