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B1397 HVAC REPLACEMENT-JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX

FA3016 502 CONS CL

Posted
June 17, 2026
Due
July 24, 2026

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Scope

This is a construction project for HVAC replacement at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX, awarded through the 502nd Contracting Squadron (FA3016). The work involves replacing HVAC systems at a military installation in San Antonio, Texas, under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

Key dates

Response deadline
July 24, 2026
Q&A deadline
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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
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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

CoverageRequired limit
General LiabilityNot specified
Workers CompensationNot specified

Licenses & registrations

  • Active SAM.gov registration
  • Active CAGE code
  • State or local HVAC/mechanical contractor license (Texas — confirm applicable jurisdiction requirements)

Set-aside

Unknown — confirm in full solicitation

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NAICS code

  • 238220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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Top 3 disqualifiers

The things that actually get bids thrown out.

  1. 1Late submission — proposals due 2026-07-24T15:00:00Z, no exceptions on federal construction bids
  2. 2Inactive or lapsed SAM.gov registration / CAGE code at time of award
  3. 3Missing or insufficient bonding capacity if performance/payment bonds are required (confirm in full solicitation)

Can you win this?

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  • Solicitation is coded under NAICS 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Confirm your SAM.gov registration lists 238220 and that you meet the applicable small business size standard (typically $19M average annual receipts).

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  • Set-aside type is not confirmed in the available text — check the full solicitation package on SAM.gov for any small business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB designation before investing in a bid.

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  • This is a federal DoD solicitation (FA3016 / 502 CONS). You must have an active SAM.gov registration with a current, unexpired CAGE code on the bid date (2026-07-24). Renewals can take weeks — check your status now.

  • Bond amounts (bid, performance, payment) were not available in the fetched documents. Federal construction contracts commonly require 100% performance and payment bonds. Verify the exact amounts in the full solicitation and confirm your surety line is sufficient.

  • Specific insurance limits were not available in the fetched documents. Confirm your general liability, workers' compensation, and any other coverage meet the stated minimums once the full solicitation is reviewed.

  • Be prepared with references for comparable HVAC replacement projects on government or military facilities. Dollar-value and scope similarity to this JBSA project will strengthen your submission.

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  • Federal construction contracts at military installations are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Obtain the applicable wage determination for Bexar County, TX, confirm you can meet those rates, and be ready for certified payroll requirements.

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  • No site visit details were available in the fetched documents. Military base access (JBSA-Fort Sam Houston) may require advance coordination for base passes — monitor the SAM.gov posting for any pre-bid site visit notice.

Low confidenceExtracted by Sam from the solicitation documents (claude-sonnet-4-6) on June 20, 2026. Always confirm against the source before you bid.

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