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Lease & Installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) Equipment to Support Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennels

FA3016 502 CONS CL

Solicitation 4a2eddeb7b614b1f9357a158ae4a74fa·SAM.gov

Posted
July 13, 2026
Due
July 22, 2026
NAICS238220

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The U.S. Air Force is seeking a contractor to lease and install HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) equipment specifically for military dog kennels. The deadline for submitting your bid is July 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time—this is a normal timeline, not rushed. The solicitation does not explicitly state bonding or insurance requirements in the summary provided, though these are common for government construction work and should be verified in the full details. Bids typically get rejected if you don't meet the NAICS code requirements (238220 covers HVAC contractors), if your company isn't properly registered in SAM.gov, if you miss the deadline, or if you don't follow the specific submission format requested. Make sure to review the full solicitation for any special qualifications needed to work on military installations. You likely qualify if: You are an HVAC contractor or equipment leasing company with experience in commercial heating and cooling systems, you maintain a current SAM.gov registration, you can obtain facility access clearance for military bases, and you have the capacity to handle equipment installation projects.

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This is a "turnkey" lease, installation, operation, and maintenance contract for 12 commercial-grade HVAC units (minimum 10-ton each, 2 per kennel) and 6 generators to climate-control six Military Working Dog kennels at JBSA-Lackland, TX, maintaining temperatures between 45–85°F. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, fuel, ductwork, electrical infrastructure, enclosure of kennel roof gables, 24/7 emergency maintenance response (within 2 hours), and full site restoration at contract end over a base year plus one option year (up to 24 months total).

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Response deadline
July 22, 2026

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