J--ABQ CRP & EPZ HVAC Repairs

This contract solicits firm-fixed-price quotations for HVAC repairs at three National Weather Service facilities: the Weather Surveillance Radar site in Albuquerque, NM, and Weather Forecast Offices in Corpus Christi, TX, and Santa Teresa, NM. The scope includes removing and replacing two 6-ton Bard air conditioner units in Albuquerque, repairing and replacing components such as condensers, compressors, fan motors, and humidifier filters in Corpus Christi and Santa Teresa, and cleaning ducts and vents in accordance with NADCA standards. All work must be performed without disrupting 24/7 operations, using form-fit-function replacements and qualified HVAC technicians, with a minimum one-year warranty on labor and installation. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, and requires offerors to maintain active SAM registration with a valid UEI and CAGE code. The evaluation is lowest price, technically acceptable, with pass/fail gates for technical approach and delivery—quotes must include detailed technical data sheets, clear identification of work performers, a narrative describing repairs, and proof of qualified personnel. Failure to meet these criteria results in rejection. The period of performance is 90 days from award or notice to proceed, with equipment submittals due within five days of notice to proceed and installation completed within 30 days of equipment delivery. Key personnel, including a designated project manager, must be identified prior to start, and any changes require prior written approval from the contracting officer. Contractors must comply with labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act, Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave, and NOAA-specific requirements such as sexual assault and harassment training within 30 days of award. Security protocols require all personnel to undergo Department of Commerce screening and adhere to NOAA regulations. Safety and emergency plans must be submitted within five days post-award, and weekly progress reports including photos, schedule status, budget updates, and government needs are mandatory. Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform in compliance with FAR clauses 52.212-4(g), 52.232-25(a)(3), 52.232-26(a)(2), and 52.232-27(a)(2). The place of acceptance is designated for each site, and the contracting officer or authorized representative will conduct formal acceptance via email. Deviations apply to numerous clauses,