Cascade Wind Tunnel Dismantling and Removal - USAF Academy

I. DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with (IAW) FAR Overhaul (RFO) part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number FA700026Q0058 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for the dismantling, removing, and disposing of an obsolete government-owned Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT), associated duct work, and HVAC system located at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 238290 and the small business size standard is $22M. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. NOTICE TO VENDORS Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date, with no obligation to reimburse any vendor for any costs. II. CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBERS (CLINs) are firm-fixed-price (FFP) as shown below. Item   Description                                                   Qty    Unit     Unit Price     Total Amount 0001   Cascade Wind Tunnel Removal              1      Job       $________ $__________ 0002   Electrical Safing                                            1      Job       $________ $__________ 0003   Disposal Fees                                                 1       Lot       $________ $__________                                                                                                                       TOTAL $__________ III. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE The United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, requires a contractor to provide all labor, supervision, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to dismantle, remove, and dispose of an obsolete government-owned Cascade Wind Tunnel (CWT), associated duct work, and HVAC system IAW the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Key tasks include but are not limited to: Draining of all system fluids, including any oils, coolants, or hydraulic fluids, prior to disassembly. Disassembling and removing the CWT, mounting frames, HVAC unit, and ductwork including the removal of all associated hardware, fasteners, and support structures from the floors, walls, and ceiling. Safely tracing, disconnecting, Lock-Out/Tag-out (LOTO), terminating, capping, and securing all mechanical and electrical utility connections formerly supplying the CWT and HVAC systems. Removing all dismantling debris and disposing of the equipment as scrap, providing the Government with certified weight tickets. The Contractor is solely responsible for identifying, obtaining, and maintaining all permits, licenses, and certifications required to perform this work. The Contractor shall strictly abide by all applicable Air Force instructions and local, state, federal, and environmental laws, codes, and regulations --including environmental handling (e.g., refrigerant recovery, fluid disposal) and occupational safety standards --throughout the duration of the project. IV. PLACE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE Place of Performance: USAFA Aeronautics Laboratory 2410 Faculty Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840. Period of Performance: All on-site dismantling, utility safing, extraction, and cleanup activities must be completed in their entirety no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days / three (3) weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO). No separate reimbursement will be authorized for contractor travel or commuting expenses. V. SOLICITATION PROVISIONS The full list of provisions applicable to this acquisition are included in Attachment 3. The provision at RFO 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jul 2026) and the addenda below apply to this acquisition. Addenda To RFO 52.212-1: a. Submission