Replace Building 34 RTU - Stratton Air National Guard Base

The solicitation W50S8J26QA016 for the replacement of the rooftop unit (RTU) at Building 34, Stratton Air National Guard Base in Schenectady, New York, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, limited exclusively to small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5. The work involves removing the existing Carrier 50PM-M16-A-50-AO RTU and installing a new 15-ton cooling capacity unit with a two-stage compressor, economizer package, and 208V/3-phase electrical service, fully integrated with the building’s existing ductwork, electrical supply, and Direct Digital Control system. All necessary electrical and piping modifications must be performed while reusing existing disconnects, and personnel must comply with all federal, state, and local licensing and certification requirements for regulated systems. The contract is awarded on a firm fixed price basis with a performance period of 14 calendar days starting within 5 calendar days of notice to proceed, and the place of performance is at the air national guard base with payment processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system using specified DoDAAC codes. The proposal must be submitted via email by 12:00 PM local time on June 12, 2026, and must originate from an active SAM-registered small business. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at the Civil Engineering Building in Scotia, NY, where attendees must present a government-issued REAL ID, driver’s license, vehicle registration, proof of insurance, and safety inspection documents if applicable. Offers will be evaluated based on best value principles under FAR 12.203, and contractors may submit multiple quotes if differences in price, quality, or lead time are clearly explained. The contract includes required clauses for personal identity verification, reporting of executive compensation and subcontract awards under a deviation, compliance with supplier performance risk system notices, HUBZone price evaluation preferences, and postaward small business re-representation, along with security and operational requirements including AT Level I antiterrorism training, OPSEC training, and adherence to NCIC-III and TSDB vetting standards. A payment bond may be required per FAR guidelines, but a performance bond is not required. All submissions must be in English and in U.S. currency, and offerors must affirm representations regarding covered defense telecommunications, recovered materials,