Bid guide
How to bid on HVAC Industrial Water Treatment Services for the DEPT of Defense
What the Air Force is buying
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking a contractor to provide industrial water treatment services at Edwards Air Force Base in California. This involves operating, repairing, and maintaining chemical industrial water treatment systems for cooling towers, boilers, thermal ice storage, and various heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
This is anticipated to be a firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract. The contract is expected to run from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2031. This is a significant opportunity for eligible businesses in the water treatment and facilities maintenance sector.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on September 11, 2026. A site visit is scheduled for September 16, 2026. To attend the site visit, you must submit specific personal information by 7:30 AM Pacific Time on September 11, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by September 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time.
All quotes must be submitted by email no later than September 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. No hand-delivered or mailed proposals will be accepted.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically set aside for eligible HUBZone small businesses. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, with a size standard of $41,000,000.00. Quotes from businesses not certified as HUBZone small businesses will be rejected.
Firms with expertise in chemical industrial water treatment, HVAC system maintenance, and boiler/cooling tower operations are well-suited for this contract. Experience working on government installations or similar large-scale facilities would also be beneficial.
How to respond
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All submissions, including questions and final quotes, must be sent via email to both the Contract Specialist, SSgt. Jewels Mesa ([email protected]), and the Contracting Officer, Mr. Joshua Vasquez ([email protected]). Ensure you reference Solicitation Number FA930126Q0028 on all submitted documents.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all solicitation documentation, including any amendments, to understand the complete instructions and requirements. The government will evaluate quotes based on the criteria in RFO 52.212-2 and its Addendum (Attachment 5). Missing information will result in your quote being deemed unresponsive.
Pay close attention to the HUBZone small business requirement and ensure your certification is current and valid. For the site visit, adhere strictly to the information submission requirements and deadlines. Ensure all participants have the necessary identification for base access. Finally, ensure your company is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov, as this is a mandatory step for all federal contractors.
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.