Description
The U.S. Air Force is soliciting bids to repair Water Tower #8 located at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. This is a service‑disabled veteran‑owned small‑business set‑aside RFQ with a firm‑fixed‑price contract. The contractor must begin work within 10 days of award and complete the repair within 270 calendar days (approximately 9 months). A mandatory site‑visit is scheduled for 27 August 2026; pass requests must be submitted by 25 August 2026. Offers are due sealed by 11:00 AM local time on 15 September 2026. The contract will require compliance with numerous FAR/DFARS clauses, including insurance, anti‑terrorism training, and electronic invoicing via WAWF.
• Scope: Repair of Water Tower #8 per attached specifications and drawings.
• Location: Keesler AFB, MS (81st Civil Engineering Squadron Building 4705).
• Set‑aside: 100 % Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned Small Business.
• Performance period: 01 Oct 2026 – 28 Jun 2027 (270 days).
• Submission: Sealed offers, 1 copy, due 15 Sep 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
• Pre‑bid/site visit: 27 Aug 2026, 2 PM CST (optional but strongly encouraged).
• Required bonds: Performance and payment bonds may be required (see Section 12).
• Evaluation factors: Price, technical approach, past performance.