Z--NM-SW NATIVE ARC - Lochinvar Heat Exchanger Replac

Solicitation 140FS226Q0199 is a firm-fixed-price request for quote issued by the Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service for the replacement of a Lochinvar FTX500N boiler heat exchanger at the Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center in Dexter, New Mexico. This critical project, essential for the survival of endangered fish species, requires the contractor to provide all labor, OEM replacement parts, and equipment to disassemble the failed core, install a new heat exchanger, and perform comprehensive leak and operational testing. The period of performance is scheduled from September 25, 2026, to October 31, 2026. This procurement is a total small business set-aside and will be awarded based on a best-value tradeoff evaluating technical approach, experience, past performance, and price. The contractor is specifically required to use OEM components to preserve a 10-year manufacturer warranty and must manage the reverse logistics of shipping the failed core back to Lochinvar for evaluation. Any resulting warranty credits must be passed back to the government in full. Acceptance of the work is contingent upon a successful live test firing and the verification of leak-free plumbing and gas interfaces. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform and adherence to New Mexico wage determinations for the involved counties. The project is managed by Contracting Officer Dana Arnold, with technical coordination provided by William Knight and Nate Franssen.