Troubleshoot & Repair of Portable Chillers Service Requirement
FA3016 502 CONS CL
- Posted
- June 16, 2026
- Due
- June 25, 2026
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Scope
This contract requires troubleshooting and repair of portable chillers at a military installation under FA3016 502 CONS CL (likely Laughlin AFB or a related Texas Air Force base). The work falls under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) and is a service requirement for maintaining operational portable chiller units.
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
- HVAC/Mechanical contractor license (Texas state or applicable jurisdiction)
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.
- 1Not registered as a small business or lacking active SAM.gov registration at time of submission
- 2NAICS 238220 not listed as a primary or secondary code in your SAM.gov profile / failing size standard
- 3Late submission — bid due 2026-06-25T04:59:00Z (midnight CDT), no exceptions typically allowed
Can you win this?
NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) is required. Confirm it appears in your SAM.gov profile and that your firm meets the SBA size standard for this code (currently $19M average annual receipts).
Use the toolThis is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. You must be registered as a small business in SAM.gov under NAICS 238220 and certify as small at time of offer.
Use the toolFederal solicitation — active SAM.gov registration and a valid CAGE code are required on the bid date. Renewals can take several weeks; check your expiration now.
No bond requirements were stated in the solicitation. Verify with the full RFP/amendment package before assuming none are required.
Specific insurance limits were not stated in the available solicitation text. Confirm general liability and workers' compensation requirements once the full solicitation package is released.
Prepare references and a capability statement demonstrating prior troubleshooting and repair of portable/industrial chiller systems, preferably on government or military sites.
Use the toolThis is a service/repair contract at a Texas Air Force base; Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determinations may apply rather than Davis-Bacon. Confirm applicable wage determination for the location once the full solicitation is posted.
Use the toolNo site visit was mentioned in the available solicitation information. Monitor the solicitation for any pre-bid site visit notice before submitting.
Sources: Solicitation listing
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