Combined Solicitation Fort Snelling National Cemetery HVAC Repair

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration seeks repair of an LG Model ARUM216BTE5 Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) system at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, with quotations due June 12 at 4:00 PM EST and questions due June 10 at 4:00 PM EST. This is a total small business set-aside solicitation.

Place of performance is Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450. The work comprises replacing the main PCB board, inverter board, and compressor circuit 1; vacuuming and recharging refrigerant; and commissioning all five indoor units. The contractor must use LG-certified components and provide a 90-day parts and labor warranty. Work must be performed during normal cemetery operating hours (8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday), though written requests for after-hours work are permitted. The contract term is 45 days from award. The NAICS code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors); PSC code is J045.

The Government anticipates awarding an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a one-year base period and four optional one-year periods. Pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies, delivery, taxes, and fees on an FOB Destination basis. The Government will evaluate offers on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with Factor 1 (Price—Lowest Price) and Factor 2 (Technical Acceptability—Pass/Fail). Quoters must submit four volumes: Administrative (with SAM registration and certifications), Technical Proposal (management plan in 10 pages or less), Past Performance (with at least three comparable contracts from the past five years), and Pricing. All quoters must be registered in SAM and complete Online Representations and Certifications prior to close. The Government intends award without discussions; quoters must submit best pricing at quotation submission. Contractor personnel performing work at the cemetery are bound by the Dignity Clause, which prohibits damage to headstones, markers, and grounds and requires immediate escalation to the Contracting Officer if work exposes human remains. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply, with fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour for most occupations.