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Closed-Circuit Fluid Coolers and Pumps

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated May 22, 2026 · 04:00 UTC
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This is a Sources Sought notice.

The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.

The Air Force needs a small business to purchase and install two closed-circuit fluid coolers and associated pumps at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? Two closed-circuit fluid coolers and associated pumps for Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Buildings 590 and 591.
  • What is the timeline? The project is expected to last for a short period, but the notice doesn't say exactly how long.
  • When is the deadline? Bids are due on June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM CDT. Please submit quotes to the POCs listed in the RFQ.

The notice only includes a title and high-level metadata — no scope document, drawings, or specifications are published yet. Watch SAM.gov for the full solicitation to drop.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors
  • Has done similar work for the Department of Defense before

Heads up — easy to miss

  • There's a mandatory site visit on June 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT. If you miss it, you can't bid.
  • You need a valid REAL ID Driver's License, vehicle registration, and insurance to receive a base pass.
  • If your driver's license hasn't been updated to the REAL ID, you'll need a passport along with a driver's license to receive a base pass.

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 on May 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM CDT.

Primary point of contact

Name
SrA Jamie Cutright
Email
jamie.cutright@us.af.mil
Phone
(210) 671-4476

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