U.S. Department of Defense
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Replace Backup Generator at Simulator Training Facility

U.S. Department of Defense
Amended Jul 22, 2026 · 04:00 UTC

The Air Force needs a small business to replace a backup generator at a training facility in Columbus, MS.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need?
  • The contractor must provide all plant, labor, equipment, transportation, and tools required to complete a full replacement of the backup generator serving portions of Simulator Training Facility, B268 at Columbus AFB.
  • The replacement shall include the 277/480V 30 kW Generator, the fuel tank and fuel pump serving the generator, and the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).
  • This project shall also include a new connection for the generator, ATS, and fuel tank to local base EMCS.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline?
  • The notice doesn't say.
  • How will they pick the winner?
  • The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid?
  • Proposals will be submitted electronically.

Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

Heads up — easy to miss

  • You must RSVP for the site visit by 7:30 AM CST on 05 Aug 2026 to attend.
  • All attendees must bring a valid photo ID meeting REAL ID requirements.
  • 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.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required experience.

Primary point of contact

Name
Kennedy Fish
Email
kennedy.fish.1@us.af.mil
Phone
(662) 434-7226

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