Opportunity
SAM #PANNGB26P0000038507
Fire Suppression Backflow Preventer System Upgrades at McConnell AFB
Buyer
U.S. Army National Guard (NGB)
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
PANNGB26P0000038507
NAICS
238220
This opportunity involves upgrades to fire suppression backflow preventer systems at McConnell Air Force Base for the Kansas Air National Guard. - Government Buyer: - Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell AFB (W7M9 USPFO ACTIVITY KSANG 184) - Scope of Work: - Removal and replacement of five backflow preventer systems across multiple buildings - Systems vary in size and application (fire suppression, boiler makeup, domestic water) - Contractor must handle removal, proper sizing, installation, connection, testing, and certification - Certified testing required per Wichita & Sedgwick County plumbing and gas fitting board standards - Detailed documentation required for each system (installation, manufacturer, model, serial number, rebuild kit specs, and descriptions) - Products/Services Requested: - 6-inch Fire Suppression Backflow Preventer (Building 33) - 4-inch Fire Suppression & Double Check Valve Backflow Preventer (Building 44) - 1-inch Boiler Makeup Backflow Preventer (Building 44) - 4-inch Fire Suppression Backflow Preventer (Building 48) - 2.5-inch Domestic Water Backflow Preventer (Building 65) - Unique Requirements: - All work must be performed by certified installers/testers - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or models are specified - Set aside for small businesses under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) - May be re-advertised as unrestricted if insufficient small business interest is shown
Description
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 National Guard, McConnell AFB will soon be soliciting for a project for Backflow Preventer Upgrades. The work shall consist of removal of the five backflow preventer systems varying in size and purpose and the installation of five new backflow preventer systems, replacing the existing systems. The contractor will be responsible for removal, proper sizing, connections, installation of the new backflow preventers, testing/certifying, and when complete there will be no defects nor leaks. The project needs to include the following:
Building 33, Southwest Bay – 6-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Fire Suppression Remove the existing 6-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 6-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 6-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System’s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System’s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System’s Model Backflow Prevention System’s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System’s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System’s Description Building 44, Room 122, South wall – 4-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Remove the existing 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System’s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System’s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System’s Model Backflow Prevention System’s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System’s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System’s Description Building 44, Room 118, Interior, Southeast wall – 1-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Boiler Makeup Remove the existing 1-inch diameter Boiler Makeup Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 1-inch diameter Boiler Makeup Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 1-inch diameter Boiler Makeup Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System’s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System’s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System’s Model Backflow Prevention System’s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System’s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System’s Description Building 48, Room 107, East wall – 4-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Fire Suppression Remove the existing 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System’s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System’s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System’s Model Backflow Prevention System’s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System’s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System’s Description Building 65, Room 154, Interior, South – 2.5-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for domestic water Remove the existing 2.5-inch diameter domestic water Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 2.5-inch diameter domestic water Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 2.5-inch diameter domestic water Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System’s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System’s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System’s Model Backflow Prevention System’s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System’s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System’s Description
For this requirement, the small business size standard is $19 million for NAICS 238220. In the event small business In the event small business contractors are not avaialble for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Please advise on your capabilities and or past perfromance in terms of the project requested and respond with a completed sources sought response form. Include the following email subject line "Fire Suppression Backfow Preventer Upgrades" when emailing 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. Use the same address if you have additional questions.
Attachments:
1. Statement of Work
2. Sources Sought Response Form