The Air Force needs a small business to replace a 150-ton chiller at JBSA Fort Sam Houston in Texas.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Air Force needs a small business to replace a 150-ton chiller at JBSA Fort Sam Houston in Texas. The contractor will be responsible for verifying site conditions during a site visit.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside, with a closing date of Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00pm CDT. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last or what the delivery schedule is.
How will they pick the winner? The Government will evaluate quotes based on the technical criteria listed in the attached RFQ. The notice doesn't say what specific factors will be used to evaluate quotes.
When and how do you bid? Quotes should be submitted to the POCs listed in the RFQ by the closing date. The notice doesn't say how to submit quotes or what format they should be in.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with chiller replacement and HVAC maintenance
- Has a valid REAL ID Driver's License, vehicle registration, and insurance
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's a mandatory site visit on May 20, 2026 — if you miss it, you can't bid.
- Travel costs aren't reimbursed separately — bake them into your price.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience.