Y--CA SAN DIEGO BAY NWR HQ HVAC REPAIR

The contract pertains to HVAC repair and related infrastructure improvements at the San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, issued as a sealed bid under solicitation number 140FC326Q0045 with a response deadline of August 17, 2026. It is a Small Business Set Aside for total small business participation under NAICS code 236220, with performance scheduled from August 19 to December 30, 2026. The work involves replacing the Variable Frequency Drive and Energy Management System, installing interior and exterior LED lighting, removing a solar thermal system, adding a photovoltaic system and electric vehicle supply equipment, and installing smart thermostats, all on a firm-fixed-price basis. All pricing fields are left blank for offerors to complete, and no estimated contract value is provided. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, requiring proposers to demonstrate technical acceptability through a one- to two-page narrative on their ability to perform HVAC repairs, commissioning, photovoltaic installation, and related tasks, along with documentation of at least two similar projects completed within the past five years. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Jessica Tines at fws.gov by the deadline, in PDF or Excel format, not exceeding 5MB unless delivered via physical media. The contract includes strict environmental, work hour, and historical preservation requirements: all work must occur between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset, excluding weekends and federal holidays unless authorized, and operations may be suspended due to weather, fire danger, or the presence of endangered species without compensation. Materials must comply with ASTM standards for corrosion resistance and labeling requirements for ozone-depleting substances per federal regulations. The contractor is required to preserve any archaeological or historical artifacts uncovered during construction under Public Law 93-291 and adhere to Department of the Interior-specific clauses prohibiting endorsements and outlining authorities. Contract administration requires electronic invoicing through the Invoice Processing Platform, with no alternative methods permitted, and all personnel accessing federal property must comply with security protocols, including the presence of a government representative during work. The contractor must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, certify current small business status in SAM, and comply with labor standards, equal opportunity, whistleblower protections, and anti-trafficking requirements as outlined in numerous FAR clauses including 52.222-50 with Alternate I and 52.222-54 with Alternate