New precision air conditioner

The solicitation PR15850258 seeks the supply and installation of a 28 kW precision air conditioning system at the ILEA San Salvador facility in Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador, with work to include a rooftop condenser, a 120/208–380V dry transformer, electrical connections to the existing HVAC panel, and 15mm+ high-density insulation for sound and vibration control. The system must support a 20W/ft² heat load, operate continuously 24/7, comply with ASHRAE 90.1 and 90.4, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 10, OSHA 1910, and Salvadoran regulations, and include a one-year warranty with four preventive maintenance visits and as-built documentation. Proposals must be submitted as a single PDF file via email to cotoab@state.gov by 4:00 PM local time on May 29, 2026, with mandatory SAM registration required for award consideration. A site visit is scheduled for May 18 at 10:30 AM, and all inquiries after the visit must be submitted by May 21. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where only quotations deemed both acceptable and responsible under FAR 9.1 will be considered, with award going to the lowest-priced compliant offer. The contract is firm fixed price, with a performance period of up to 190 calendar days from award, including a 10-day window for the Notice to Proceed and 180 days for execution. Work must begin within five days of NTP, performed only Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. All materials must be new and delivered in original manufacturer packaging; used, refurbished, or reconditioned items are prohibited. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the designated portal, and no VAT or IVA may be included due to the Embassy’s tax-exempt status. Contractors must provide security documentation for personnel, including criminal background checks, and comply with strict confidentiality and identification protocols, including using approved email signatures and refraining from using U.S. government logos. An English-speaking supervisor must be present on-site at all times, and a confidentiality agreement will be required post-award with obligations extending beyond contract completion. The contract includes an optional 180-day extension, though terms