HVAC Preventative Maintenance Service

The United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive HVAC preventative maintenance service under solicitation number 19MY3026Q0019, with a submission deadline of August 22, 2026. The contract requires the contractor to perform monthly and quarterly maintenance on a range of HVAC systems including Trane chillers, air handling units, and control systems across the embassy compound, ensuring all equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with manufacturer specifications, local Malaysian regulations, and U.S. government standards. Proposals must be submitted in three distinct physical volumes containing executed forms, detailed pricing, and a bar chart performance schedule, with no electronic submissions permitted. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov and provide their Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE code, and must meet strict responsibility criteria including financial stability, relevant experience, and ethical business conduct. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability and responsibility serving as mandatory thresholds before price becomes the deciding factor. Performance will cover a base period of one year with a potential one-year option, beginning in September 2026. All work must be executed by personnel who have passed U.S. Government security screening, with the contractor required to submit workforce details within ten days of award. The on-site manager must be fluent in English, and subcontractors require prior government approval. The contractor must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 20% of the contract value, maintain comprehensive insurance naming the U.S. Department of State as additional insured, and adhere to strict environmental and inventory management requirements including monthly hazardous waste reporting and OEM-approved parts use. Refrigerants must comply with AHRI 700-2015 standards, and all work must be documented with detailed service reports and test results. Invoicing must be submitted manually with original and three copies to the Financial Management Center at the embassy, and all materials must remain unused and properly labeled until delivery. The contractor is also responsible for customs clearance, port unloading, and unpacking of imported equipment and must avoid any activities involving prohibited telecommunications equipment or Kaspersky Lab products. Failure to meet any contractual requirement may result in stop-work orders or termination.