Geothermal unit Replacements at Sabine Ranger Office

The contract involves the removal and replacement of two non-functioning geothermal units at the Sabine Ranger Office in Hemphill, Texas, under a Statement of Work that requires all labor, tools, refrigerant, balancing, and related services to be provided in full compliance with federal sustainability standards. The work must be completed within 60 days of contract award, with delivery and installation occurring at the designated site, and FOB Destination terms place full responsibility on the contractor until the units are delivered and accepted at the USDA Forest Service facility. All equipment and services must meet specific environmental and energy efficiency criteria, including ENERGY STAR®, WaterSense®, Safer Choice®, and USDA BioPreferred® certifications, in alignment with EPA guidelines and applicable FAR clauses such as 52.223-12, 52.223-23, and 52.212-5. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220 with a $19 million size standard, and award will be made based on best value through a trade-off process considering technical approach, past performance, and price, with no numerical weights assigned. Performance is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Government at the delivery site, with mandatory compliance to all contract specifications and federal procurement regulations. The contracting officer is Charles Cotton, with proposals required to be submitted electronically by May 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to [email hidden], using a single PDF containing both technical and price volumes, the SF-1449, Schedule of Items, and certifications. Technical proposals are limited to 25 pages, and all offerors must hold a Unique Entity ID and certify as a small business under the set-aside. The contract includes standard FAR clauses addressing whistleblower rights, subcontractor payment acceleration, labor standards, government property, safety, environmental compliance, and Buy American provisions, with alternate versions applied where specified. No pricing data, line-item details, or contract value are provided in the solicitation, and while a Contracting Officer’s Representative is referenced, no contact information is filled in. Packaging, marking, barcoding, and military standards are not applicable; instead, labeling must include brand names, model numbers, and certified program logos. No special requirements, contract options, or OCI provisions are outlined, and the contract is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price with no provision for adjustments beyond specified conditions.