HVAC Replacement WSO Yap

The U.S. Government, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the Department of Commerce, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the replacement and installation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Weather Service Office in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. This Sources Sought Notice, identified by solicitation number REQUIREMENTS-26-3430 and posted on June 25, 2026, is not a solicitation for bids or proposals and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or compensate respondents for any costs incurred. The requirement is for the replacement of two failing 10-ton packaged cooling units, with installation of a new open-protocol HVAC control system featuring occupancy override, lead/lag rotation, and fail-safe monitoring, all while maintaining uninterrupted service. The work must be completed within 270 days of contract award and adhere strictly to AHRI, ANSI/ASHRAE, ASTM, EPA, NFPA, and UL standards, with all equipment and installations matching or exceeding the performance of existing systems. Respondents must submit required documentation including equipment specifications, manufacturer warranties, shop drawings, commissioning reports, and operation and maintenance manuals via a designated Google Form by July 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT, and must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for future award consideration. The anticipated NAICS code is 238220 with a small business size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts. The contract type will be Firm-Fixed-Price, and the place of performance is the Yap International Airport area, where special conditions include restricted work hours, mandatory post-award video conferences, daily visitor sign-in protocols, and a requirement to secure all equipment and materials at the end of each day. No formal evaluation factors, weights, or pricing details are included as this is strictly a pre-solicitation market research tool; all future award decisions, technical reviews, and contract administration details will be developed in a subsequent solicitation if one is issued.