Lease & Installation of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning (HVAC) Equipment to Support Military Working Dog (MWD) Kennels
FA3016 502 CONS CL
Solicitation FA301626R0038·SAM.gov
- Posted
- July 20, 2026
- Due
- July 22, 2026 (CT)
Sam's plain-English summary
The US Air Force is seeking a contractor to lease and install HVAC (heating, cooling, and ventilation) equipment for military dog kennels. You would need to provide the equipment, install it, and maintain the lease arrangement. The deadline is July 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET, which is a normal timeline (not unusually soon). No specific bonding or insurance requirements are mentioned in this summary, though you should verify these details in the full solicitation. Bids typically get rejected if you don't meet the technical specifications for the HVAC systems, can't demonstrate experience with similar installations, fail to properly complete all required forms, miss the deadline, or don't have the necessary licenses for HVAC work in the relevant state. Make sure to review the full solicitation details on SAM.gov for complete requirements.
This bid is reserved — Small Business set-aside
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If you meet that requirement, this could be a fit if: You are an HVAC contractor or equipment leasing company with experience installing commercial heating and cooling systems, hold appropriate state licensing for HVAC work, can provide equipment that meets military specifications, and have experience with commercial or industrial facilities.
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Scope
This is a "turnkey" lease, installation, operation, and maintenance contract for temporary HVAC equipment (including 12 generators, ductwork, drywells, and fuel service) at six Military Working Dog kennel buildings at JBSA-Lackland, TX, to maintain kennel temperatures between 45–85°F. The contractor is responsible for all equipment, labor, 24/7 emergency maintenance (2-hour response), fuel management, enclosure of kennel roof gables, and full site restoration/equipment removal at contract end — with a base year of 12 months plus one 12-month option year.
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- Response deadline
- July 22, 2026 (CT)
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