J--FRD BLDG 8 HEAT PUMP REPLACEMENT

The contract awarded under solicitation number 140G0226Q0094 Amendment 0001 is for the replacement of a heat pump system at the USGS Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory located at 4270 Tesla Road, Woodford, Virginia. It is a Firm Fixed Price construction contract with a defined period of performance from August 31 to September 30, 2026, and requires full compliance with federal regulations, including OSHA safety standards, New Mexico and Virginia contractor licensing requirements, and environmental mandates under Executive Orders 13693 and 14026. The Statement of Work outlines the scope to include demolition, concrete repair, installation of the new heat pump system, system testing, and training of USGS personnel, all subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government at the performance site. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and no other invoicing systems are authorized. The contract does not specify a monetary value, but it is classified as a construction project under NAICS code 238220 with a small business size standard of $19 million in annual receipts. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with at least three years of U.S. residency and obtain Enter on Duty approval before beginning work, including successful completion of a National Agency Check with Inquiries or higher-level background investigation. All employees must be issued a DOI Access Card, complete annual IT security training, and comply with NIST security configurations and reporting requirements for cybersecurity incidents. The use of equipment or services from entities listed under Section 889 of the NDAA FY2019 or from sanctioned countries as per OFAC regulations is strictly prohibited. Subcontractors must be disclosed within ten days of award, and all security requirements flow down to them, including access controls, background checks, and equipment restrictions. Work is limited to regular business hours from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays, with no options for extension. Packaging, marking, and barcoding standards do not reference specific military specs, but items must be labeled with brand, model, OEM, manufacturer, and wholesaler numbers along with CAGE and distributor codes for traceability. The Contracting Officer’s Representative and primary point of contact are designated, though specific names and contact details beyond the primary email and phone are