Equipment Replacement - Replace Heating, Ventilati

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a contractor to replace the outdated HVAC system at the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Tuskegee, Alabama. The solicitation (RFQ #140P5125Q0011) requires comprehensive replacement of the existing system, including a 7.5-ton heat pump split system, furnace, condenser, evaporator coil, thermostat, wiring, pipes, and ductwork. The procurement will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection method, with evaluation criteria focusing on price, technical capability (acceptable/unacceptable), and past performance (pass/fail). Potential bidders must submit three volumes: technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with a site visit scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 9:00am CT. Questions from contractors must be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer by 1:00pm ED on March 31, 2025, with quotes due by April 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST.

The contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a small business size standard of $19,000,000. The project will be performed at 1616 Chappie James Ave, Tuskegee, AL 36083, with a performance period from April 7 to June 6, 2025. While no specific incumbent or current contractor is mentioned, the solicitation requires detailed technical specifications, including installation of an American Standard system with specific model numbers (Condenser Model TWA09043AAAE02P, Air Handler model TWE09043AAAP01H) and an IEER rating of 12.4. The project allows for alternative refrigerants like R454B or R32 and requires a new 4" concrete pad, humidity measurement control, and a formal air balancing report. Work is limited to weekday hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, with an emphasis on preserving the historical site's integrity and minimizing disruption.