Troubleshoot & Repair of Portable Chillers Service Requirement
FA3016 502 CONS CL
- Posted
- June 17, 2026
- Due
- June 25, 2026
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Scope
This contract requires troubleshooting and repair of portable chillers at a facility under FA3016 502 CONS CL (Lackland AFB area, TX). The work falls under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and involves diagnosing faults and performing corrective maintenance on portable chiller equipment on a service basis.
Key dates
- Response deadline
- June 25, 2026
- Q&A deadline
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the source
- Site visit
- Not required
Money
- Estimated value
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- Bid bond
- Not requiredA bid bond guarantees you'll sign the contract if you win. 'Not required' means you can bid without posting one — one less hurdle for a small shop.
- Performance bond
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the sourceA performance bond guarantees you'll finish the work to spec — commonly required after award on construction jobs.
- Payment bond
- Sam couldn't fully read this solicitation's documents — check the sourceA payment bond guarantees you'll pay your subcontractors and suppliers.
Insurance
| Coverage | Required limit |
|---|---|
| General Liability | Not specified |
| Workers Compensation | Not specified |
Licenses & registrations
- Active SAM.gov registration
- Active CAGE code
- State of Texas HVAC/mechanical contractor license (or equivalent for portable chiller repair under NAICS 238220)
Set-aside
Small Business set-aside
Reserved for small businesses — only firms under the SBA size standard for this work can bid; large companies are excluded.
Official designation: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Check if you qualify →Top 3 disqualifiers
The things that actually get bids thrown out.
- 1Late submission — bid due 2026-06-25 at 04:59 UTC, no exceptions
- 2Not registered as a small business or failing the Total Small Business Set-Aside eligibility under FAR 19.5
- 3Inactive or lapsed SAM.gov registration / CAGE code at time of award
Can you win this?
NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) is required. Confirm your SAM.gov registration lists 238220 as a primary or secondary NAICS and that you meet the associated small business size standard.
Use the toolThis is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. Confirm your business qualifies as 'small' under NAICS 238220 size standards before investing bid effort.
Use the toolAn active SAM.gov registration with a current CAGE code is required for any federal award. Check your expiration date now — renewals can take weeks.
No bond requirements are explicitly stated in this solicitation. Verify the final solicitation documents for any performance or payment bond clauses before bidding.
Specific insurance limits are not stated in the available solicitation text. Review the full solicitation package for required general liability and workers' compensation coverage limits.
Prepare references and a capability statement demonstrating prior troubleshooting and repair of portable or commercial chiller systems, ideally on government or military installations.
Use the toolAs a construction-category service contract at a federal installation in Texas, Service Contract Act (SCA) or Davis-Bacon wage determinations may apply. Confirm the applicable wage determination for Bexar County, TX and ensure you can meet those rates with certified payroll.
Use the toolNo site visit is mentioned in the available solicitation data. Monitor the SAM.gov listing for any amendment adding a pre-bid site visit, which could be mandatory on a military installation.
Sources: Solicitation listing
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