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
- 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 or local HVAC/mechanical contractor license (Texas — confirm applicable jurisdiction requirements)
Set-aside
Unknown — confirm in full solicitation
This is a set-aside — competition is limited to a specific group of qualifying businesses. Confirm you're eligible before investing in a bid.
Check if you qualify →Top 3 disqualifiers
The things that actually get bids thrown out.
- 1Late submission — proposals due 2026-07-24T15:00:00Z, no exceptions on federal construction bids
- 2Inactive or lapsed SAM.gov registration / CAGE code at time of award
- 3Missing or insufficient bonding capacity if performance/payment bonds are required (confirm in full solicitation)
Can you win this?
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).
Use the toolSet-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.
Use the toolThis 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.
Use the toolFederal 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.
Use the toolNo 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.
Sources: Solicitation listing
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