FY26 Wallace Creek BEQ Chiller Repairs

The contract award is for FY26 Wallace Creek BEQ Chiller Repairs at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, under solicitation N40085-26-R-9013, with a total small business set-aside as defined by FAR 19.5. The project requires the replacement of chillers, triple duty valves, suction diffusers, butterfly valves, and chilled water pumps, along with electrical feed upgrades, piping modifications, and refrigerant reclamation, all to be completed within 540 days after award. The estimated cost range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and the award will be made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. The Statement of Work mandates strict technical compliance, including manufacturer specifications for equipment, hydraulic testing at 150 psig for two hours, integration with existing BACnet/MSTP control systems, sound level controls, and corrosion protection. All work must proceed without shutting down facility operations, and contractors must conduct site visits, submit equipment submittals and Maximo inventory documentation, and ensure all decommissioned HVAC assets are transferred to Public Works. Performance is strictly governed by environmental and safety regulations, including CAA, ODS, CERCLA, RCRA, and EPCRA compliance, with hazardous waste containers labeled per 40 CFR §262.15(a)(5) and contaminated soil requiring mechanical screening to remove debris larger than three inches. Soil testing must follow specific EPA methods depending on origin, and written certifications signed by a Quality Control Manager are mandatory before any soil transport. All personnel must be vetted for site access, and key tasks like chiller start-ups must be performed by manufacturer-qualified staff. The contract requires adherence to the Buy America Act, National Electrical Code, and applicable wage determinations under General Decision Number NC20260010. Proposals were due by April 2, 2026, with amendments issued through March 2026, all of which must be acknowledged by offerors. Contract administration is managed by NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic from Norfolk, Virginia, with onsite oversight provided by the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction at Camp Lejeune. Bond requirements, warranty provisions, and detailed labor wage rates are included, but no specific contract type, options, or evaluation factors beyond price and technical acceptability are documented.