Z--TX-UVALDE NFH-HVAC REPLACEMENT

The contract pertains to the complete replacement of the HVAC system at the Uvalde National Fish Hatchery in Uvalde, Texas, under a Firm Fixed Price construction procurement. Work includes the removal and disposal of the existing unit, recovery and handling of refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations, installation of a new unit meeting specified tonnage and efficiency standards (SEER/EER/IEER), integration with building controls, commissioning and testing, and delivery of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and on-site staff training. The contract is governed by the International Mechanical Code, National Electrical Code, ASHRAE standards, OSHA safety protocols, and multiple federal environmental laws including the Clean Air Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, and Solid Waste Disposal Act. All work must occur at the hatchery site, and inspection and acceptance by the Government will take place on-site under FAR 52.246-12. The solicitation was issued as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 with a $19 million size standard, though no offeror data was submitted or confirmed. The evaluation process is strictly Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, with award determined solely by the lowest fair and reasonable price without discussions or trade-offs. Contract administration requires all invoicing to be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no use of WAWF permitted. Payment processing is handled by the F04 Division of Contract & Grant Services in Atlanta, Georgia, although no specific appropriation data or accounting identifiers are provided. The contractor is responsible for all postage fees on submissions and must clearly label all documents with the contract number. Special requirements include immediate suspension of work if endangered species are discovered, mandatory reporting of any archaeological or historical findings which may result in time or price adjustments, strict adherence to proposed key personnel and subcontractors without substitution without written approval, and full compliance with federal environmental mandates including Executive Order 12088 and the National Historic Preservation Act. Contractors must also reimburse the government for liabilities from improper hazardous waste handling. All personnel requiring access to government facilities must undergo identity verification under FAR 52.204-9. The period of performance is from May 25, 2026, to June 22, 2026, or within 60 days of notice to proceed, and proposals were due electronically by May 13, 2026. No contract value has been published due to