BidSignal Desk · Go/No-Go Brief

Replace HVAC West Fitness Center

Prepared for Sample Brief — HVAC Mechanical · August 10, 2026
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Opportunity at a glance

BuyerDEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / FA9401 377 MSG PK
Notice typeSolicitation
Posted / updated2026-07-23
Response deadline2026-08-05 (CLOSED — sample from last week's radar)
Q&A deadlineNot stated in the public notice text
Pre-bid / site visitNot stated in the public notice text
NAICS238220
Set-asideNot stated in the public notice record
Place of performanceKirtland AFB, New Mexico 87117
Response formatSee the solicitation package; not stated in the public notice text.
Initial readProfile check for a New Mexico design-build HVAC contractor
Sourceofficial notice
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Scope summary

  • The Air Force sought a design-build replacement for the old heating and cooling system in the West Fitness Center, Building B585.
  • The work covered the design, supply, and installation of a complete new HVAC system.
  • The public notice listed a budget of $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 and directed bidders to the statement of work for details.
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Why this may fit

  • This was a fit for a commercial HVAC contractor able to perform design-build work at Kirtland AFB in New Mexico.
§ 04

Eligibility and blockers

  • Primary NAICS: 238220.
  • The public notice record does not state a set-aside.
  • The public notice text does not state the detailed performance requirements.
§ 05

Risks and open questions

  • The short public summary was not enough to assess a complete system replacement. A bidder needed the statement of work.
  • Before pricing the job, a contractor had to confirm all design, installation, phasing, and response requirements.
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A New Mexico HVAC contractor with the design-build capacity for a $1,000,000 to $1,400,000 system replacement at Kirtland AFB would have had good reason to review this opportunity.

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Suggested next action

  • This notice closed August 5, 2026, and is shown only as a worked example.
  • For a similar open notice, read the statement of work and confirm design capacity before committing estimator time.
Prepared by BidSignal DeskPlain English · Source-linked · 1 page
Prepared exclusively for Sample Brief — HVAC Mechanical. This brief is research and decision support, not a bid recommendation, legal/procurement advice, or a promise of fit or award. Confirm all details on the official source notice. Bid/no-bid decisions remain yours. BidSignal Desk — RFP research and Go/No-Go briefing · bidsignaldesks.com