Due: 38 days leftSources SoughtOpen to allDC
What: Design and repair of two electrical switching stations (B18 and B168) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, including switchgear replacement, HVAC systems, LED lighting, high-voltage redundancy cables (8 cables total connecting the two stations), wireless SCADA telemetry system, and facility hardening. Work includes 100% executable design packages and implementation schedules. NAICS 238210. Small business standard: $19,000,000.
Buyer: Department of the Air Force, 11th Contracting Squadron
Where: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington DC
Deadline: November 30, 2026 (this is the deadline to respond to this market research request, not a bid deadline)
Who can bid: This is a Request for Information only, not a bid. Any responsible business may respond, including large companies. This is full and open competition with no set-aside for small businesses.
Key requirements: Not stated in the notice summary
Check before bidding: (1) Full technical specifications and site plans in attachments; (2) Whether a formal solicitation timeline and budget ceiling will be released; (3) Site visit requirements and schedule
Next step: Submit company profile and responses to questions 1–12 (and any additional questions in full notice) by November 30, 2026, addressing OTA experience, PDB advantages/disadvantages, and design-phase requirements. Submission is voluntary and does not obligate the government to award a contract.
Original description
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) / MARKET RESEARCH NOTICE: This is a request for information (RFI) for market intelligence and for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a solicitation or a request for proposal (RFP), and no solicitation is currently available. Participation in this RFI is strictly voluntary. The Government will not be obligated to award any agreement or contract because of this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs associated with the preparation or submission of information. Submitting a response will not affect a firm’s ability to submit a proposal should formal solicitation be issued in the future. NAICS CODE: 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors SMALL BUSINESS STANDARD: $19,000,000.00 NOTE: While Other Transaction Authority is not subject to FAR based small business regulations, this NAICS code is provided for market research to help the Government understand the size and demographics of the interested industrial base. PROGRAM/PROJECT OVERVIEW: The 11th Contracting Squadron (11 CONS), District of Washington, has a requirement to execute the design-build upgrades, repairs, and/or replacements to the deteriorated Electrical Switching Stations located at B18 and B168 on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB) that includes developing a solution to establish a connection by high voltage electrical redundancy cable. The Government is evaluating the feasibility of executing these requirements via Progressive Design-Build (PDB) utilizing an Other Transaction (OT) Agreement under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2808a. This project summary establishes the operational requirements, technical baseline, and acquisition framework for the Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) effort to modernize Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s (JBAB) primary electrical infrastructure. Project Title JBAB Electrical Switching Stations (ESS B18 & B168) Modernization & Grid Redundancy Location Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), 11th Wing Acquisition Strategy Progressive Design-Build (PDB) via Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Primary Objective Engineer comprehensive design packages to repair, upgrade, and interconnect deteriorated electrical switching infrastructure Primary Deliverables 100% executable design packages, specifications, and implementation schedules for ESS upgrades, facility hardening, cable routing, and smart-grid wireless SCADA/telemetry Scope Breakdown by Facility & Component ESS B18 (Switching Station Upgrade) • Full replacement of legacy switchgear with FR3 fluid, air-insulated switchgear (per latest UFC 3-550-01) • Life-cycle cost and sustainability integration (UFC 1-200-02) • Thermal partition separating switchgear room from power generation bay • Dedicated HVAC system and air conditioning ductwork • Sized space heating units • High-efficiency interior LED lighting ESS B168 (Repair, Upg