HVAC System Repairs, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District is soliciting bids for HVAC system repairs at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, Massachusetts, under solicitation number W912WJ26QA095, with a response deadline of June 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern. The project involves replacing aging fan coil and condensing units with new heat pump systems, installing ceiling-hung electric unit heaters for auxiliary heat, and integrating programmable thermostats for system control. An energy recovery ventilator will be added to improve air ventilation, and all existing finned tube must be cleaned. Heating and domestic water piping, both existing and new, must be insulated. The nonfunctional radiant slab system will be partially removed, with accessible components taken out and under-slab piping abandoned in place. The work scope includes demolition of associated ductwork, diffusers, grilles, thermostats, and electrical conduits, while preserving existing electric heaters. The estimated contract value is between $100,000 and $250,000. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million in annual revenue, and only small businesses that maintain an active SAM.gov registration at the time of submission are eligible. Non-compliance with SAM.gov registration or failure to complete the mandatory Solicitation Survey will result in automatic rejection. The survey requires detailed information on company structure, SAM CAGE code, point of contact, business type, employee certifications (including First Aid/CPR, Level Two SSHO, and Competent Person in Fall Protection), key personnel availability, years of experience, and past performance references from government contracts completed within the last three years. Vendors must also submit signed certifications affirming the completeness and accuracy of all provided data. Security requirements apply to all personnel, including mandatory initial training within 30 days of award, compliance with FPCON, HPCON, and RAM measures, and participation in suspicious activity reporting programs. Contractors are required to use E-Verify for employment eligibility verification under FAR clause 52.222-54 and must comply with the new FAR clause 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination, as amended under deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1. Technical drawings and site photographs are available to support proposal development, and all responses must