HVAC System Repairs, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – New England District has issued a solicitation (W912WJ26QA095) for HVAC system repairs at Buffumville Lake in Charlton, Massachusetts. The project involves replacing outdated HVAC equipment to improve thermal comfort, including the removal of existing fan coil and condensing units and installation of new heat pump systems with ceiling-hung electric unit heaters for auxiliary heating. Control of the new systems will be via programmable thermostats, and improved air ventilation will be achieved through a new energy recovery ventilator. The work also includes cleaning all existing finned tube heating elements, insulating both existing and new heating hot water and domestic water piping, and removing accessible components of a non-functioning radiant slab system while abandoning under-slab piping in place. The estimated contract value is between $100,000 and $250,000 and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 with a size standard of $19 million. The solicitation mandates that all vendors maintain active SAM.gov registrations to be considered responsive and requires documentation of employee experience, certifications including Level Two Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), First Aid/CPR, and competent person qualifications for fall protection. Offerors must identify key personnel assigned to the project and demonstrate their relevant experience and licensing status. The contract does not specify performance periods or detailed pricing schedules, nor does it call for security clearances or contract options. Inspection and acceptance will occur on-site at Buffumville Lake, with the government responsible for final acceptance. Proposal submissions must be made by May 26, 2026, and should include required certifications, past performance references, and a certification statement. No specific packaging, marking, or detailed FAR contract clauses are provided within the available documents, but compliance with all solicitation requirements and federal regulations is expected throughout performance.