J--GATE-REPLACE HVAC SYS AT BLDG 47&58-SAHO

This contract is a Firm Fixed Price solicitation issued by the Department of the Interior through the National Park Service, NER - NPNH, for the complete replacement of HVAC systems at Building 47 and cooling systems at Building 58 within the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Fort Hancock, New Jersey. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, restricted exclusively to small business concerns meeting the $19 million size standard for NAICS code 238220, with all offerors required to be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and to provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier, Commercial and Government Entity code, and Electronic Funds Transfer indicator. The contract’s period of performance runs from August 3, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with work to commence within ten calendar days or six weeks after award, and must be completed within thirty to sixty days after issuance of the notice to proceed. Performance is restricted to regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays, with any deviations requiring prior written approval. The scope includes the installation of two five-ton air conditioner condensing units and two air handlers with a high-efficiency 3-pass cast iron water boiler at Building 47, and two four-ton condensing units with horizontal attic air handlers and hot water coils at Building 58, along with associated line sets, thermostats, and decommissioning of existing equipment. Detailed load calculations, combustion analysis reports, and full manufacturer documentation are required. Offerors must submit proposals in two volumes—Technical and Past Performance, and Price—with the latter requiring a breakdown of direct labor hours, equipment/services, and materials that aligns exactly with the total contract price. Proposals must be submitted by email to the contracting officer no later than July 30, 2026, and must be valid for sixty days. The evaluation is based on a pass/fail assessment of technical capability and past performance, with award made to the lowest-priced proposal that meets all non-cost acceptability standards per FAR Part 13. All work must comply with applicable building codes, manufacturer specifications, and Buy American requirements for construction materials, with prevailing wage rates governed by the Department of Labor. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds, adhere to strict quality control and inspection protocols, and comply with all construction-related