Bid guide
How to bid on Comms Installation of Power Whips for Server Rack Power Feeds for the Air Force
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of the Air Force needs a contractor to install six dedicated electrical circuits for server and communications equipment at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. This work involves installing four 240V/208V 30A circuits and two 125V 15A circuits in Buildings 427 and 671.
The period of performance for this project is scheduled for September 1, 2026, through September 30, 2026. This is a turnkey installation, meaning the contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and testing.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026. A mandatory site visit will take place on July 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST at Grissom AFB, IN. You must RSVP via email to [email protected] and initiate a Visit Request to [email protected] to receive base access instructions and enter a secure room. Failure to attend this site visit will make your quote ineligible.
Contractor questions are due by August 4, 2026, and government answers will be posted by August 7, 2026. The deadline for submitting quotes is August 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Quotes must be submitted directly to [email protected].
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for electrical contractors or communications installation firms with experience in setting up dedicated power feeds for server and communications equipment. The project requires a contractor capable of providing a complete installation, including all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and testing.
A critical requirement is that your company must have an active CMMC Level 2 (or equivalent NIST SP 800-171) assessment posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to attending the mandatory site visit and at the time of quote submission. Quotes from vendors without this active SPRS record will be rejected.
How to respond
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Review the attached Statement of Work (SOW) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) for complete technical specifications and Section L quoting instructions. All quotes must be submitted via email to [email protected] before the August 14, 2026, deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
Ensure your company meets the mandatory cybersecurity requirement by having an active CMMC Level 2 or NIST SP 800-171 assessment posted in SPRS. This is a strict eligibility criterion. Also, make sure to attend the mandatory site visit on July 30, 2026, as failure to do so will disqualify your quote.
Carefully review the Statement of Work to understand all technical specifications for the electrical circuits and installation process. Your quote should clearly demonstrate your ability to provide a turnkey solution, covering all labor, materials, equipment, and testing as required. Address all instructions in Section L of the RFQ to ensure your submission is complete and compliant.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.