Z--PAIS FY26 EXHAUST FAN REPLACEMENT

This contract is a simplified acquisition for the replacement of a rooftop laboratory exhaust blower fan at Padre Island National Seashore, issuing a Request for Quote under FAR Part 13 and designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The work requires the removal and installation of a Direct Drive Upblast Centrifugal Roof Exhaust Fan with an aluminum housing, specifically the Greenheck CUE-095-VG model or an approved equivalent, along with all associated roof curbs, flashing, sealants, and hardware to ensure a fully weatherproof installation. Performance must be completed within 90 days after notice to proceed, with an overall period of performance running from June 1, 2026, to September 4, 2026, and all work must conform to ANSI Z9.5 laboratory ventilation standards, achieving 900 CFM airflow and 0.125 in. wg total external static pressure while maintaining an average face velocity of approximately 100 feet per minute. The contractor is responsible for inspecting, testing, and certifying the fume hood system and submitting final documentation including airflow measurements and certification records to the National Park Service. The contract includes mandatory compliance with numerous FAR clauses governing labor standards, including wages under the Davis-Bacon Act, overtime compensation, apprenticeship requirements, and recordkeeping, as well as adherence to the Buy American Act for construction materials, drug-free workplace policies, and prohibitions against human trafficking. Deviations have been applied to several construction-related clauses concerning site conditions, material and workmanship, superintendence, permits, and protection of existing property. All offers must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer by June 3, 2026, using the Standard Form SF 1442 with complete blocks 14 through 20, including the SAM UEI number and a lump sum price. Offerors must maintain active SAM registration, complete the Experience Questionnaire, and certify truthfulness of all statements provided. Payment will be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring signed pay applications, proper documentation of pricing breakdowns, and the submission of a Release of Claims with the final invoice. The Contracting Officer retains full authority to modify requirements, and all work is subject to Government inspection and acceptance at any location, with final acceptance considered conclusive unless fraud, latent defects, or warranty claims exist.