Corpus Christi Border Patrol Station Chiller Replacement

The Corpus Christi Border Patrol Station is seeking to replace a failed chiller system that has been unreliable since its installation over eight years ago. With no functional backup, the facility currently relies on a mobile chiller operating around the clock to maintain critical environmental conditions, creating ongoing operational strain and potential risks to mission readiness. The replacement will be procured through a direct 8(a) sole source award, reserved exclusively for small disadvantaged businesses certified under the SBA’s 8(a) program, ensuring compliance with federal contracting preferences while addressing urgent facility needs. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 333415 for refrigeration and HVAC equipment manufacturing, and is being managed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection under the Department of Homeland Security. The contract will be performed at the Corpus Christi, Texas facility, with primary point of contact David Smith and alternate contact Reynaldo Estrada available for inquiries. David Harrod serves as the Small Business Specialist to facilitate 8(a) compliance. All relevant information is publicly available through the DHS APFS portal, though no formal solicitation number has been issued yet, indicating this is a pre-solicitation forecast intended to gauge industry interest prior to formal procurement steps.