Operation Of Heating And Cooling Plants

The PSC Category M1NB, "Operation of Heating and Cooling Plants," encompasses contracts and services related to the management, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure, specifically focusing on heating, cooling, and central plant systems. These services include operating boiler plants, maintaining chillers, repairing HVAC equipment, and providing utility plant management for federal facilities. The contracts typically involve comprehensive maintenance of complex mechanical systems that support critical government infrastructure across various agencies and locations.

Federal contract awards in this category demonstrate a consistent pattern of firm-fixed-price contracts ranging from small purchases under $100,000 to larger multi-year agreements approaching $25 million. Frequent awardees include small disadvantaged businesses like Brothers Mechanical Services LLC, U.S. Vet General Contracting, and Logzone Inc. The primary funding agencies are the Department of Veterans Affairs, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, National Institutes of Health, and Department of the Interior. Most contracts are either set aside for small businesses or have no specific set-aside designation. Performance locations span federal facilities in states like Wisconsin, Montana, Maryland, and even international locations like Japan, covering military bases, medical centers, and research facilities.

The contract awards consistently involve services such as chiller system rentals, boiler plant operations, HVAC repairs, utility plant maintenance, and central heating/cooling system management. Typical contract durations range from one to five years, with ceiling values typically between $400,000 and $6 million. Contractors are often required to provide 24-hour operational support, emergency repair services, and comprehensive maintenance of complex mechanical systems. The scope of work frequently includes installing, repairing, and maintaining refrigeration equipment, air conditioning systems, boilers, and associated utility distribution infrastructure across various federal agency facilities.