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How to bid on JBAB electrical station modernization for the Air Force
What the Air Force is asking about
The Department of the Air Force is gathering market feedback on a planned design-build modernization of electrical switching stations B18 and B168 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. The described work includes switchgear upgrades, eight high-voltage cables for redundancy, and wireless grid monitoring. It may also include HVAC, lighting, building repairs, and access improvements.
This is an RFI for market research, not a contract solicitation or request for proposal. The Air Force is considering a Progressive Design-Build approach using an Other Transaction agreement. Responding is voluntary, does not guarantee an award, and will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal if a solicitation is issued later. The government will not reimburse response costs.
Key date and what the deadline means
The RFI was published October 23, 2026. Responses are due November 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern.
The deadline is for submitting information to help shape the acquisition strategy. It is not a bid closing date, and the notice does not promise that a contract will be awarded.
Who this opportunity may suit
This market-research notice may interest electrical contractors, design-build firms, and design firms with relevant electrical infrastructure experience. The listed NAICS code is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.
The notice asks respondents to identify their role, such as prime contractor, subcontractor, or design firm, and their socioeconomic status. The listed small-business standard is $19,000,000; the notice says the NAICS code is provided for market research and that Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR-based small-business regulations.
How to access the opportunity
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Prepare a useful RFI response
Answer the company-profile questions and the questions about OTA experience, the advantages or disadvantages of PDB OTA for this project, and the level of information needed before entering Phase 1. The provided question list ends at Q13, so use the opportunity materials to confirm whether any additional questions are included.
Make your feedback specific to the described work. Explain relevant capabilities for switching station upgrades, high-voltage cable routing, or wireless SCADA and telemetry, and identify any design, site, or subsurface information your firm would need to assess feasibility. Keep estimates and recommendations clearly labeled as input rather than confirmed project requirements.
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.