Closing soonSources Sought5 days left
Dept of Defense contract category

Fire Suppression Backflow preventer

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY

Response deadline
Jul 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Solicitation
PANNGB26P0000038507
Place of performance
McConnell AFB, KS, USA
Contracting office
W7M9 USPFO ACTIVITY KSANG 184 · MCCONNELL AFB · KS
Source
SAM.gov · updated Jul 13, 2026

Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The purpose of this sources sought is for market research to gain knowledge of potential sources for future needs including interested small business sources. This notice is for planning purposes only. All interested parties should respond. Kansas Air National Guard, McConnell AFB will soon be soliciting for a project for Backflow Preventer Upgrades. The work shall consist of removal of the five backflow preventer systems varying in size and purpose and the installation of five new backflow preventer systems, replacing the existing systems. The contractor will be responsible for removal, proper sizing, connections, installation of the new backflow preventers, testing/certifying, and when complete there will be no defects nor leaks. The project needs to include the following: Building 33, Southwest Bay � 6-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Fire Suppression Remove the existing 6-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 6-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 6-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System�s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System�s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System�s Model Backflow Prevention System�s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System�s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System�s Description Building 44, Room 122, South wall � 4-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Remove the existing 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression and Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System�s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System�s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System�s Model Backflow Prevention System�s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System�s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System�s Description Building 44, Room 118, Interior, Southeast wall � 1-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Boiler Makeup Remove the existing 1-inch diameter Boiler Makeup Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 1-inch diameter Boiler Makeup Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 1-inch diameter Boiler Makeup Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System�s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System�s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System�s Model Backflow Prevention System�s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System�s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System�s Description Building 48, Room 107, East wall � 4-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for Fire Suppression Remove the existing 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 4-inch diameter Fire Suppression Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System�s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System�s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System�s Model Backflow Prevention System�s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System�s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System�s Description Building 65, Room 154, Interior, South � 2.5-inch diameter Backflow Preventer System for domestic water Remove the existing 2.5-inch diameter domestic water Backflow Prevention System. Install a new 2.5-inch diameter domestic water Backflow Prevention System. Testing of the newly installed 2.5-inch diameter domestic water Backflow Prevention System by a certified installer/tester that meets the requirements set up by the board of appeals of plumbers and gas fitters of the city of Wichita & Sedwick County. Upon completion of the certification of the Backflow Prevention System, provide the 184 CES/CEO with the following: Backflow Prevention System�s Installation Date Backflow Prevention System�s Manufacture Backflow Prevention System�s Model Backflow Prevention System�s Serial Number Backflow Prevention System�s Rebuild Kit Specifications Backflow Prevention System�s Description For this requirement, the small business size standard is $19 million for NAICS 238220. In the event small business In the event small business contractors are not avaialble for adequate competition for this project, it may be advertised as unrestricted. Please advise on your capabilities and or past perfromance in terms of the project requested and respond with a completed sources sought response form. Include the following email subject line "Fire Suppression Backfow Preventer Upgrades" when emailing 184WG.MSG.CONTRACTING@us.af.mil. Use the same address if you have additional questions. Attachments: 1. Statement of Work 2. Sources Sought Response Form

What similar awards have paid

Real federal awards already on the books in a similar lane — so you can size the opportunity, not guess. This is public history, not a bid price, cost estimate, or prediction that you will win.

Typical award size

$32,234

Middle of the pack for similar past awards

Most similar awards fall between $10,029 and $142,988

Lower end$10,029Typical$32,234Higher end$142,988
Based on 32 similar awardsSame industry code (238220)Same product/service code (J012)Prime contracts (not umbrella IDVs)

Who has won work like this

Public awardees in this lane — useful for competitor scan or teaming ideas, not a ranked list of “best” firms.

Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.

Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID 2d64fac728be4aa585ac98144a2b0381.

Related open government contracts

More in 238220 →
Federal vendorsMore from Dept of DefenseNAICS 238220PSC J012Kansas contractsTotal Small Business