Z--NE-RAINWATER BSN WMD HQ GEOTHERMAL HVAC

Solicitation 140FGA26Q0065 is a firm-fixed-price construction contract for the replacement and commissioning of a geothermal HVAC system at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rainwater Basin Wetland Management District office in Funk, Nebraska. The project involves removing three existing damaged ClimateMaster heat pump units and installing three new units with capacities ranging from 2.5 to 3.5 tons. The scope of work includes ductwork and sheet metal modifications, loop field services, and the installation of microprocessor-based controllers, electronic expansion valves, and touchscreen thermostats. The estimated contract value is between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars, and the acquisition is a total small business set-aside. The period of performance is estimated from September 21, 2026, to December 30, 2026, with a requirement to commence work within 14 days of the notice to proceed and complete all tasks within 90 days. Award will be based on best value, evaluating technical qualifications, technical understanding, availability, and warranty support alongside price. Key requirements include a minimum 5-year compressor warranty and a 1-year labor warranty. The contractor must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage rates and provide performance and payment bonds if the award exceeds specified thresholds. Amendment 1 extended the quotation deadline to September 8, 2026, to incorporate government responses to prospective offerors.