QHAV and Dehumidification Equipment for Mexican Fruit Fly Eclosion Center in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Solicitation 12639526Q0282 is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for the procurement and delivery of specialized HVAC and dehumidification equipment for the Mexican Fruit Fly Eclosion Center in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. The requirement consists of three primary units: one industrial desiccant dehumidifier with a nominal process airflow range of 300 to 1,125 CFM, one 20-ton packaged rooftop cooling unit, and one 5-ton air-cooled condensing unit. These systems are critical for maintaining strict temperature and relative humidity thresholds necessary for sterile fly eclosion. The equipment must be provided on a brand name or equal basis, with the dehumidifier requiring a NEMA 4 control panel enclosure. The contract is awarded based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with pricing required to include VAT. Delivery is specified as Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) to Reynosa, meaning the vendor is responsible for all international border crossings, Mexican customs brokerage, and import tariffs. The estimated period of performance is from September 1, 2026, to November 20, 2026, with a final delivery deadline of November 6, 2026. Vendors must provide factory test reports validating electrical parameters and refrigerant charges prior to shipment. The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses regarding commercial products, small business set-asides, and foreign procurement taxes.