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16292 Steam Boiler Replacement

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER.FA8222 AFSC OL H PZIE · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Air Force is seeking a contractor to replace a steam boiler. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning the notice serves as both an announcement of the opportunity and the formal request for proposals. The work falls under NAICS 238220, which covers Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors—firms that install and service HVAC systems including boilers, furnaces, steam and hot water heating equipment, and related piping and controls.

Steam boiler replacement in federal facilities typically involves removing existing boiler equipment, installing new high-efficiency steam generation systems, updating piping and controls, and ensuring compliance with federal energy and safety standards. See the solicitation for the specific boiler capacity, facility requirements, and any associated mechanical or electrical work.

Key facts

Who can bid

This contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. To be eligible, your business must:

• Be certified as small under NAICS 238220, which has a size standard of $16.5 million in average annual receipts
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active status
• Have any required federal past performance evaluations current in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

No specific socioeconomic set-aside (such as 8(a), SDVOSB, or HUBZone) applies—any qualifying small business may compete. If you are a small business in the HVAC/plumbing sector with experience in commercial or industrial boiler installation, you may be eligible.

How to put together a competitive bid

For mechanical construction work like steam boiler replacement, agencies evaluate on price, technical approach, and past performance. To strengthen your bid:

• Verify your size status in SAM.gov before the deadline; DOD contracts require active registration
• Obtain the full solicitation package through SAM.gov to review specifications, drawings, and clauses (including any Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and Buy American provisions common in DOD construction)
• Assess bonding capacity: DOD construction contracts typically require performance and payment bonds; confirm your surety's willingness to underwrite before bidding
• Highlight boiler-specific experience: Document prior steam boiler replacements, especially in federal, military, or institutional facilities. Include manufacturer certifications if specified
• Address safety and mobilization: Emphasize your safety record (OSHA EMR), planned containment of existing systems during replacement, and ability to work in operational facilities
• Review FAR 52.212-1 and -2: As a commercial-item style solicitation, ensure your proposal follows the prescribed format and includes all required representations

Utah-based small businesses may also consider subcontractor relationships if the scope requires capabilities beyond your firm's current capacity.

Next steps

1. Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number FA822226Q3345 — the deadline is October 30, 2026, at noon Central Time, with the notice posted October 29, 2026, leaving minimal response time
2. Download all attachments, including specifications, site conditions, and pricing instructions
3. Confirm SAM registration status and update any expired representations or certifications
4. Submit questions through the solicitation's designated contact if clarifications are needed, noting any deadline for inquiries
5. Prepare and submit your offer through the specified method before the deadline—late submissions are inadmissible in federal acquisitions

View the official notice on SAM.gov →