N--REPLACE HVAC SYSTEMS AT APOLLO DISTRICT WITHIN CAN

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the National Park Service and Ser South Mabo (54000), is awarding a Firm Fixed Price construction contract to replace HVAC systems at the Apollo District within Canaveral National Seashore, located at 7611 Atlantic Ave S, New Smyrna Beach, FL. This solicitation, numbered 140P5426R0011, is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million, requiring all offerors to maintain an active SAM.gov registration with a valid small business designation. The contract mandates replacement of four distinct HVAC systems—Eldora (first and second floor), Resource Management, Fellers Research Facility, and Schultz—requiring all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision under a strict preservation protocol to minimize impact on historic architectural elements, reuse existing diffuser locations, and avoid structural modifications. Technical specifications include downflow and horizontal split system air handlers, single-stage heat pumps, underfloor and attic-mounted sheet metal ductwork, and insulation of piping with 1-inch Armaflex with UV protective coating matching existing materials. Submittals must include materials documentation, phenolic duct layouts, project schedules, and an Accident Prevention Plan. The contract requires full compliance with federal safety, environmental, and administrative standards, including adherence to ANSI A10.6 and NFPA codes, prohibition of drones and text messaging while driving, and enforcement of vehicle safety rules. All materials must be approved by the Government, and substitutes must be equal or superior in quality. The contractor must submit written inspection logs and cleaning records prior to mobilization, supply portable sanitation facilities, and ensure all equipment and vehicles are free of invasive species. The performance period runs from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with work to begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 148 days. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system, with payment tied to COR-approved percentages of work completed. Final acceptance is contingent upon submission of comprehensive O&M documentation, on-site training of Government personnel, and completion of a punch list within five calendar days. The Government employs an integrated best-value award process where technical approach and past performance are significantly more important than cost, with proposals evaluated against adjectival ratings including Outstanding, Good, and Acceptable. Prop