SAM #FA302226R00023

Replacement of Backup Generator System for Simulator Training Facility B268 at Columbus AFB

This opportunity involves the full replacement of the backup generator system for the Simulator Training Facility (B268) at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, 14th Civil Engineering Squadron, Contracting Office at Columbus AFB - OEMs and Vendors: - Cummins/ONAN (specified for generator equipment) - Johnson Controls (specified for field controller) - Products/Services Requested: - Demolition and removal of existing 277/480V 30 kW Cummins/ONAN generator - Installation of new 277/480V 45 kVA Cummins/ONAN generator with attached load bank (Qty: 1) - Double-walled 250-gallon belly fuel tank and fuel pump - 4-pole Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) with bypass mode - Johnson Controls field controller for monitoring ATS position, fuel level, oil pressure, voltage, and amperage - Wiring and conduit connections to the base's Energy Management Control System (EMCS) - Batteries and battery charging system - Expansion of equipment pad as needed - Initial startup, testing, and standard manufacturer warranty - Design services: site investigations, electrical design, construction drawings, and submittals at multiple stages - Construction management and quality control services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with applicable codes and standards - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and transportation - Project magnitude is estimated between $100,000 and $250,000 - Firm fixed price, small business set-aside - Completion required within 180 days from notice to proceed - Connection to base EMCS and integration of monitoring capabilities - Emphasis on safety, security, and quality control throughout the project

Description

NOTE: Contractors/Offerors must complete CUI Training Slides; sign and return the "MFR Contractor CUI Training Acknowledgment for Solicitations" attachment to gain access to drawings and other associated CUI documentation. Once the POC has received your signed MFR, please request access to the locked documents through SAM.gov. Your MFR will be reviewed and access to the lock SAM.gov documents will be granted accordingly. Proposals will be submitted electronically.

Description: The primary objective of this project is to replace the elevator car, mechanical pump and control systems, and hoist-way doors. The intent is to reuse existing hydraulic jack system in the elevator shaft.  

Site Visit, RSVP, and Base Entry: The Government invites you to a site visit on 13 Aug 2026 at 9:00 AM CST. Attendance is highly encouraged but not mandatory. Please note that registration is required by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026. To register, please email the POC requesting a DoD Safe drop-off link to securely upload your completed Entry Authorization Listing (EAL) document (found in the list of SAM.gov attachments). If you do not contact the POC by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026, you will not be able to attend the site visit.

Identification: All attendees must bring a valid photo ID. All photo IDs must meet the requirements for "REAL ID." 

Vehicle Requirements: If driving on base, please ensure the driver has driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

IMPORTANT: All contractors should arrive at Columbus AFB’s Visitors Center early and wait for a 14th Contracting Squadron representative to arrive and lead them to the site visit location. The representative will leave the visitors’ center at 9:00 AM CST

Additional Info: All RFIs must be submitted NLT 7:30 AM CST, on 19 Aug 2026.

The range of magnitude for this procurement is between $100,000 and $250,000.

52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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