DSCR B201 Variable Refrigerant Flow System
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- Solicitation number
- SP470326Q0003
- Agency
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Richmond, Virginia 23297, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting proposals for the installation of a new variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system in Building 201, the Fire Station, located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The project involves removing two existing heat pump systems and 13 mini split head units, then installing a new 15-ton, three-pipe VRF system with 13 1-ton mini split heads and corresponding thermostats to improve climate control in the sleeping quarters. Contractors must demonstrate at least 5 years of HVAC experience and maintain a bona fide place of business within 120 miles of the Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR), from which mobilization occurs. Proposals will be evaluated primarily on technical acceptability, requiring submission of a project narrative, definable features of work, projected timeline, and documentation of relevant previous project experience. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on October 28, 2025, with a proposal due date of November 4, 2025, and the resulting contract will be firm-fixed price with an expected period of performance of 90 days from the Notice to Proceed.
This acquisition is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the pre-solicitation materials. The specific contract value or budget range is not disclosed in this notice; however, the solicitation number is SP4703-26-Q-0003, issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The project scope includes the removal and installation of HVAC components with a compressed timeline of 90 days, requiring contractors to submit daily reports, maintain a quality control manager on-site, and comply with strict safety and environmental guidelines. Partial proposals will not be accepted, and all offers must include the address of the contractor's bona fide place of business within the required geographic radius.
Notice text
Synopsis
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)B201 Variable Refrigerant Flow System
This is a synopsis for construction prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 36, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation number SP4703-26-Q-0003 is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed price award with an expected Period of Performance of 90 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. This acquisition is set-aside for 100% small businesses. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air‑Conditioning Contractors). The small business size standard is $19M. Department of Labor Wage Determination based on location of the service provided (Chesterfield County, VA). Partial proposals will not be accepted.
For an offer to be considered for award, the contractor must own, possess, or otherwise control a bona fide place of business from which mobilization occurs within 120 miles of DSCR. A bona fide place of business refers to a location where the offeror regularly maintains an office with at least one full-time employee. The offeror must include the address of this location in its bid.
OBJECTIVES: Install a new, fully functional, variable refrigerant flow system units in order to control climate in various areas of the sleeping quarters of the Fire Station.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Remove the two current heat pump systems outside of building 201, the Fire Station.
Remove a total of 13 mini split head units, including their corresponding wall mounted thermostat. Remove the two current refrigerant manifolds located in the ceiling of the living quarters of the building where the work is being performed. Install a new 15-ton variable refrigerant flow, three pipe, system to manufacture specification in the area where the previous heat pump systems were located. Install a new refrigerant manifold (branch circuit controller) in place of the two manifolds that were previously removed.
Reference Statement of Work (SOW) for additional work scope and details.
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror that meets the requirements stated in the Statement of Work and the solicitation. Also refer to clauses and provisions includes in this notice. Past performance will be considered a part of Technical Acceptability, and the Contracting Officer will pull contractor data from CPARS and SPRS.
The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. If not already registered in SAM, go to the SAM website www.sam.gov to register prior to submitting your quote.
All inquiries must be submitted no later than 7 business days prior to closing date. Acceptable method of quote or inquiries submission is Email to justin.1.jones@dla.mil.
Access to Defense Supply Center Richmond is dictated by the language at the following location:
https://www.dla.mil/Aviation/Installation/Visitors-and-ID-Office/
The points of contact (POC) for this requirement are Justin Jones (justin.1.jones@dla.mil).
Reference Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW) for additional work scope and details.
MAGINITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION
36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects. | Acquisition.GOV
In accordance with FAR Part 36.204(c), the estimated Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
52.211-12 Liquidated Damages-Construction.
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)
(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of _$500_ for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.
(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DCSR-B201-SOW-VRFSystem.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DSCR B201 Variable Refrigerant Flow System | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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