HVAC Equipment Replacement, Millville, Utah

The National Wildlife Research Center’s Utah Field Station is seeking to replace outdated HVAC systems in its administrative building through a firm-fixed-price construction purchase order under a total small business set-aside, with the solicitation number 12639526Q0076 and NAICS code 238220. The scope includes the complete removal of all existing hydronic heating systems, mechanical room equipment, and associated electrical components, followed by the installation of two new furnaces, coils, and air conditioners adapted to the existing ductwork at the north end of the building, nine mini-split heat pump systems with electrical for office spaces, and three electric baseboard heaters with thermostats in restrooms and the safe room, all requiring full electrical integration. The solicitation, issued by the USDA Agricultural Research Service through its Minneapolis office, is conducted as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method where price is the primary factor, followed by technical acceptability based on relevant HVAC experience and past performance with at least a neutral rating. The contract requires full compliance with numerous FAR clauses related to labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy American provisions for construction materials, equal opportunity and veteran employment requirements, anti-trafficking policies, wage rate protections, and cybersecurity safeguards for Controlled Unclassified Information, with all subcontractors bound by the same obligations. All offers must be submitted via email to the contracting officer by April 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. MT, though an amendment has indefinitely postponed the closing date. The place of performance is Millville, Utah, and the Government retains authority to inspect and accept all work on-site under FAR 52.246-12, ensuring adherence to Lennox or equal specifications and AHRI 210-240 2023 performance standards. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with a current Unique Entity ID, self-certify as a small business per SBA size standards, and comply with anti-discrimination and DEI requirements. Security provisions mandate personal identity verification of personnel accessing federal facilities and adherence to safeguarding protocols for information systems, while bonding requirements include performance and payment bonds, individual surety pledges, and alternative payment protections. The contract explicitly prohibits contracting with inverted domestic corporations and reinforces whistleblower protections, with no pricing details or contract value available in the published