Greenbrier Ranger District HVAC Replacement

The Greenbrier Ranger District HVAC Replacement contract, solicited under number 12444326Q0027 and awarded as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, involves the removal and disposal of an existing furnace and the installation of a new 4-ton heat pump with a 15-kW air handler, a new concrete paver pad, electrical wiring and disconnect boxes, and a 7-day programmable thermostat at the Greenbrier Ranger Station in Bartow, West Virginia. The work is governed by a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with a performance period from June 25, 2026, to August 6, 2026, and all deliveries must be completed no later than six weeks after the order date under FOB Destination terms. The contract is administered by USDA-FS CSA EAST 5 in Atlanta, Georgia, with point of contact Carrie L Edwards. The scope is detailed in a 6-page Statement of Work, 32-page Specifications, and supporting documents including a 7-page Wage Determination and an Area Map, all requiring strict adherence to UL-listed electrical components, NEC compliance, torque specifications per UL 486A, and grounding standards per UL 467 and 869. All products must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed packaging with complete handling and installation instructions, and stored under cover in ventilated, weathertight enclosures to prevent damage. Evaluation for award follows a best-value approach, prioritizing the highest technically rated quotation, contingent upon acceptable or neutral past performance and fair and reasonable pricing, as required by FAR 12.203. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including those on whistleblower rights, combating trafficking in persons, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and protest procedures, and mandates compliance with Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection Clause through the AGAR 452.203-70 DEI certification, prohibiting any program or policy that violates Title VI or VII of the Civil Rights Act. Security requirements under FAR 52.237-2, 52.240-90, 52.240-91, and 52.240-93 apply to protect government property and information systems, and the Buy American Act and associated certifications are enforced. Final acceptance requires a written request for inspection by the Contract