Replace Cooling System

The Indian Health Service, Kayenta Health Center in Kayenta, Arizona, is soliciting bids for the replacement of its existing cooling system with two new six-ton precision cooling units featuring N+1 redundancy, capable of operating in low-ambient conditions down to -20°F, and designed to maintain temperature within 20°C ±2°C and humidity at 45% ±5% RH. The work includes removal of obsolete equipment, refrigerant recovery per EPA Section 608, installation of outdoor and indoor units with humidifiers, replacement of refrigerant piping and electrical systems, integration of a remote monitoring and alarm system, full commissioning, and delivery of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and on-site training. Performance must comply with ASHRAE TC 9.9, ASHRAE 90.1, DOE 10 CFR 431, GSA P-100, NEC (NFPA 70), and site-specific infection control protocols, with all work occurring at the Main Distribution Frame Server Room. The period of performance is strictly limited to July 20, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The solicitation is set aside exclusively for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) concerns under the Buy Indian Act, requiring offerors to submit the Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form and hold a valid Unique Entity ID. Proposals must be submitted in four clearly labeled PDF volumes: administrative documents, technical compliance with the Statement of Work, evidence of three similar contracts completed within the past three years, and a detailed price submission. The evaluation is conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning proposals must first pass all technical requirements before price becomes the determining factor for award. All submissions must be emailed to flora.washington@ihs.gov by July 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST; late or incomplete proposals will be rejected. The contract includes mandatory clauses on whistleblower rights, prohibition of internal confidentiality agreements, protection of government property, security requirements for personnel and information systems, and compliance with drug-free workplace standards, with several standard FAR clauses modified through deviations to reflect tailored security and procurement controls. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Kendall Tanner, and supporting contacts include Desmond Jones and Vernon Begay, but no Contracting Officer is named. Payment must be requested electronically through the Treasury Invoice Processing Platform, with no mention of FOB terms or specified contract value due to