Replace 2 Air Handling Units at the National Agricultural Library

The contract seeks the replacement of two air handling units at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland, under solicitation number 1232SA26Q0412, with a total small business set-aside as defined under FAR 19.5. The work involves upgrading existing HVAC infrastructure by converting multizone air handling units to variable air volume systems, modifying motor control centers, reconnecting electrical circuits, and ensuring full integration with the building automation system using direct digital control and ASD status indicators. All new installations must be clearly distinguished from pre-existing components, which are to be labeled as “EXISTING,” “EXIST,” or “IE,” while unused circuits must be marked as “SPARE.” Performance requires the installation of temporary spot coolers during unit outages, demolition of obsolete actuators, and restoration of site features including fencing, grating, and landscaping. The place of performance is confirmed as Beltsville, MD, with no alternative locations indicated. The contract is issued by the USDA ARS AFM APD with David Hildebrand as the primary point of contact, and the NAICS code 238220 applies to electrical and mechanical construction. Technical specifications outline electrical requirements including 480/277V, 3-phase power, 600A MCBs, and 14KAIC interrupting capacity, though formal standards such as NEC or ASHRAE are not explicitly cited. No formal contract clauses, pricing structure, payment terms, inspection criteria, evaluation factors, or special requirements such as security clearances, key personnel, contract options, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are present in the available documentation. While scattered cost values for equipment like AHU-4 and H-AHU-4 are referenced in technical drawings, no consolidated Section B pricing table, CLIN structure, or official estimated contract value has been provided. The period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, invoicing method, and accounting data are also not specified. The documentation reflects a technical scope driven by construction and systems integration needs, but lacks the contractual, administrative, and compliance elements typically required in full federal procurements.