A14_SourcesSoughtNotice_HVAC_Upgrade_1.docx

SYNOPSIS

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is for informational / market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, QUOTATION OR BID, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or on any follow up information. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

The purpose for this synopsis is to conduct market research to help identify capable, potential sources and to establish if this requirement can be set-aside for small business or other socioeconomic programs to include: Small Business, 8(a) firms, Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZone), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Those aforementioned programs are highly encouraged to respond.

The synopsis and solicitation, if issued, will be made available on FedBizOpps (http://www.fbo.gov). It is the potential offeror’s responsibility to monitor FedBizOpps for issuance of any future solicitation that may result from this Sources Sought Synopsis.

Product and Service Code (PSC): Z1AA Maintenance – Office Buildings CHG WO

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Red Bluff Fish and Wildlife Office located in Red Bluff, California has a request to upgrade the main unit A/C in the administration building including a modification to air handler including l-wave R, bi-polar ionization generator.

The work can begin as soon as the contracting documents have been completed and the Contracting Officer has given written acceptance of the contract.

The proposed delivery to be determined at award. The approximate dates of service is 08/01/2021 thru 09/30/2021.

CAPABILITIES:

Firms shall demonstrate capabilities:

Contractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with removal and disposal of existing unit refrigerant in compliance with EPA regulations, removal and disposal of exterior heat pump and air conditioning unit, wire unit to existing 480 volt 3-phase electrical system, removal and replacement of copper lines and hanging attachments that connect the exterior unit to the air handler inside the building, install new unit outside and install 1 York 10 ton split heat pump, replace interior air handler, install bi-olar ionization generator with self-cleaning capability (l-wave R is proposed), fill new unit with new refrigerant, test and confirm functionality.

Provide a list of contractors with who you contracted with, with similar work.

INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPOND TO SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS:

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this synopsis.

Firm’s responses to this synopsis shall be limited to five (5) pages, shall include the following information:

1. Name and address

2. Point of contact name, phone number and email address

3. CAGE Code and DUNS Number (if applicable)

4. Interest in working as a prime contractor, subcontractor or other (please explain)

5. Capabilities: Firms shall demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements in the section titled ‘CAPABILITIES.’

6. Business size based on the listed NAICS Code, as well as any socioeconomic categories (Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB and SDVOSB)

Responses will be shared within the Government’s project team, but otherwise will be held in strict confidence. Interested firms shall respond to this synopsis no later than 5:00 PM Pacific Time (PST) on 08/03/2021.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to the Cindy Salazar, Contracting Officer, cindy_salazar@fws.gov