J--Manchester 80-ton Chiller Replacement

The contract involves the replacement of an 80-ton chiller system at the Manchester Research Center in Port Orchard, Washington, under solicitation number 1305M326Q0175, issued by the Department of Commerce, NOAA, through the WAD-SAP office in Seattle. The work requires full furnishing and installation of the new chiller unit, including all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, with strict adherence to the Statement of Work and associated exhibits. The contractor must ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure, maintain a clean worksite, seal all penetrations, and complete testing, commissioning, and operator training. Key deliverables include a safety plan compliant with OSHA regulations, a detailed project schedule, commissioning documentation, as-built drawings in both hard copy and digital formats, operation and maintenance manuals, and validation of system performance through precise glycol temperature control and compliance with UL 1995, NEC, AHRI 550/590, AHRI 551/591, and ANSI/ASHRAE 15 standards. All equipment must be suitable for marine environments and incorporate corrosion-resistant materials, such as epoxy-coated condenser coils, and include features like compressor crankcase heaters and freeze protection. The contract is awarded through a sealed bid process on a trade-off basis, evaluating proposals based on technical approach and capability, past performance, and price, with no use of lowest price technically acceptable methodology. Offers must be submitted electronically by May 22, 2026, to the contracting officer at charles.kendall@noaa.gov and include required attachments such as the statement of work, wage determination, past performance questionnaire, and RFI documentation. Offerors must be registered in SAM and provide a Unique Entity Identifier, and must represent their size and socioeconomic status, including eligibility for small business set-asides, though no specific set-aside is designated. The place of performance and acceptance is 7305 Beach Drive, Port Orchard, WA 98366, with final inspection conducted onsite. Payment must be submitted electronically via the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and performance and payment bonds are required at 100% of the contract value. The contractor is subject to federal compliance requirements including the Prompt Payment Act, Procurement Integrity laws, anti-kickback statutes, and audit rights under the Comptroller General. Contract modifications and disputes are governed by FAR clauses, and