J--FY26 HIHW VC and LC HVAC Repair and Replacement

This contract involves the replacement of HVAC Chiller #1 and two circulating pumps at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary located at 33 East Quay Rd, Key West, FL, under a firm-fixed-price, all-or-none purchase order issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238220. The work must be completed within 180 days of award, with delivery terms set at F.O.B. Destination, and the contractor is required to provide a new Daikin Applied Model AGZ-004F 60-ton air-cooled scroll chiller with dual refrigerant circuits and epoxy-coated coils, along with two fully operational circulating pumps integrated into the existing system controls. All equipment must comply with AHRI 550/590 and ASHRAE 90.1 standards, use R32 refrigerant, meet GSA sourcing requirements, and adhere to OSHA and NFPA regulations. The contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of the existing chiller and pumps, and must provide all technical documentation, including manuals and warranty information. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR clauses and agency-specific provisions, including labor standards, equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, paid sick leave, and sustainable product requirements, with specific deviations effective in early 2026. The contractor must be a licensed and insured HVAC contractor in Florida, maintain active SAM registration, and provide a Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code. Offerors must submit quotes electronically by the deadline, include signed SF-1449 and SF-30 forms, and demonstrate past performance through a provided reference sheet. The evaluation is based on a low-priced, technically acceptable methodology, with technical acceptability, past performance, and price serving as pass/fail gates. Payment will be processed electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s IPP system, with Net 30 terms, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. The contractor will not access government IT systems, requires escort on site, must coordinate work to avoid disruption to daily operations, and must designate an onsite project manager. The Contracting Officer and their representatives retain authority over acceptance, and all work must be performed under non-personal services terms, ensuring no employer-employee relationship exists between government personnel and contractor staff.