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Sources sought

Buckley SFB - Portable Air Conditioning Equipment

FA2543PortableAirConEquipment

Department of the Air Force, FA2543 460 Cons. Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers.

Response deadline

March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Closed 215 days ago. Posted March 23, 2026, first published March 23, 2026. Scheduled to archive April 30, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT

Location: 84 N. Aspen St., Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado 80011

1.0 SCOPE

The 460th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) requires the procurement of portable air conditioning units and all necessary accessories. These units will provide critical contingency cooling support for standard office environments within installation infrastructure.

2.0 REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

Product Description                                                                   Quantity

Portable Air Conditioners (12,000-18,000 BTU)                                12

Portable Air Conditioner (~60,000 BTU)                                             1

Portable Air Conditioner Duct Ceiling Kits                                          12

Spare Portable Air Conditioner Exhaust Ducts                                   2

3.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 General Specifications (Applicable to All Units)

  • Physical Constraints: Units must not exceed 32 inches in width or 600 pounds in weight.
  • Operating Environment: Units must be rated for a standard office environment.
  • Acoustics: There is no maximum decibel rating.
  • Condensate Management: Units must be equipped with a detachable condensate tank (internal or external). A direct condensate drain line is an acceptable alternative.
  • Connectivity: All units must NOT have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth capabilities.

3.2 Item 1: Portable Air Conditioners (Quantity: 12)

  • Voltage: 115V, Single Phase, 60 Hz
  • Cooling Capacity: 12,000 - 18,000 BTUs

3.3 Item 2: Portable Air Conditioner (Quantity: 1)

  • Voltage: 208/230V, Single Phase, 60 Hz
  • Cooling Capacity: 60,000 BTUs (or closest available commercial equivalent)

3.4 Item 3: Portable Air Conditioner Duct Ceiling Kits (Quantity: 12)

  • Contents: Each kit must be compatible with the Item 1 units and include:
    • An 8-to-12-foot exhaust duct.
    • A ceiling replacement tile.
    • Duct hose clamps or ties to secure the ductwork.

3.5 Item 4: Spare Exhaust Ducts (Quantity: 2)

  • Description: These ducts will serve as spares for instances requiring a longer run.
  • Length: 8 to 12 feet each.
  • Compatibility: Must be identical to the exhaust ducts provided in the ceiling kits.

4.0 DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE

All materials must be delivered No Later Than 30 days after receipt of award. The Contractor shall deliver all items directly to Buckley Space Force Base and is responsible for complying with all 460th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) protocols for base access. Upon arrival, all items will be formally inspected and accepted by designated government officials.

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. March 23, 2026

    Sources sought

    Portable Air Conditioning Equipment

    Due March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 1bec8b212cdb4913bbde13429976c2da

    2 revisions on SAM
    • March 23, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • March 23, 2026: publish, sources sought
  2. March 23, 2026

    Sources sought

    Due March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 222ae48ba9ed439c807108a0511a13c9

    2 revisions on SAM
    • March 23, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • March 23, 2026: publish, sources sought

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