Vendor RFI 260225.docx

This is a Vendor Request for Information (RFI) document clarifying technical requirements for solicitation 12445526Q0006. Following a site visit conducted by the vendor's technician, the RFI addresses two key questions: confirmation that all listed HVAC units are to be replaced (not just air conditioning units, but also air handlers), and a request for specification photos or documentation for these units comparable to previously provided air handler documentation. The government response confirms that the acquisition encompasses replacement of all AC and air handler units and indicates that specification photos are being located for inclusion in the solicitation. In response to the vendor's request, the contracting officer approved a 10-calendar-day extension to the quote submission deadline, moving the new due date to March 9, 2026, at 8:00 AM Eastern Time.

This RFI is associated with the White Mountain National Forest (WMF) Andro and Saco HVAC Repair solicitation, which is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) set-aside for small business concerns under the Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The work involves HVAC system repairs at two ranger stations in New Hampshire: the Androscoggin Ranger Station in Gorham and the Saco Ranger Station in Conway. The applicable NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million. Site visits were conducted on February 18-19, 2026, and contracting questions should be directed to Contracting Officer Representative Matthew Cohen at Matthew.Cohen@usda.gov.