Environmental Growth Chambers, HVAC, and Controls Replacement, Moore Air Base, TX

The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) requires replacement of environmental growth chambers, chilled water units, and walk-in coolers at the Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Lab located at Moore Air Base in Edinburg, Texas. This procurement falls under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, indicating the work involves specialized HVAC system installation and replacement services. The project is classified under PSC code Y1JZ for Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings, suggesting significant facility infrastructure modifications. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or around July 31, 2025, and interested parties must monitor the federal contracting website for the full solicitation and any amendments. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice should be directed to Jim Roloff, the contracting officer, at james.g.roloff@usda.gov.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, restricting participation to small business concerns only under the small business size standard of $19 million annual revenue for this NAICS category. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The estimated project value ranges between $1 million and $5 million, representing a significant procurement for qualifying small businesses in the HVAC and mechanical systems sector. The work involves multiple pieces of specialized laboratory equipment including several environmental growth chambers and associated cooling systems, though specific quantities are not detailed in this preliminary notice. The project timeline and performance period will likely be specified in the formal solicitation when it becomes available.