EROS Removal and replacement of chilled and conden
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140G0126Q0288
- Agency
- Not on record
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey's Reston Acquisition Branch is soliciting quotes on behalf of the EROS Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, for removal and replacement of chilled water and condenser water piping serving the 1996 building addition, with responses due November 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time. RFQ 140G0126Q0288 is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 and PSC Z2DB, procured under FAR 12.201-1 simplified procedures.
Place of performance is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57198. Scope includes replacing heating water branches to air handling units, converting pneumatic valves and actuators to electric units compatible with the existing Honeywell BACnet system, and developing updated control sequences. Cooling tower replacement is complete, and the third chiller and pond heat rejection taps are excluded. Work must be phased to maintain office and computer room operations, with weekday work limited to 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The contractor must furnish personnel with appropriate security clearances and assumes structural engineering responsibility, including PE-stamped design subject to ten business days of government review.
Award will be made on lowest price technically acceptable procedures, based on technical approach, past performance (minimum of three Past Performance Questionnaires), and price, with firm-fixed-price pricing required. Performance and payment bonds are due within 10 calendar days of award. Required liability insurance is $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $20,000 property damage. The applicable wage determination is SD20260028.
The RFQ lists a performance period of November 4, 2026 to July 31, 2027 (180 calendar days) and an anticipated award date of November 4, 2027. Vendor Q&A under Amendment 0004 states the performance period is negotiable. A site visit is scheduled for October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time, with an optional visit on October 21, 2026. The question deadline was October 28, 2026. No incumbent is named. Questions go to Kimberly Schneider at kimberly_schneider@ios.doi.gov.
Notice text
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Update #6 · Latest ·
*Amendment 005 extends response date to 11/9/2026*
*Amendment 004 posts final Q&A*
*Amendment 003 provides CAD print with a schedule of valves and dampers*
*Amendment 0002 updates SOW, posts Q&A, corrects WD, additional site visit October 21, 2026, sets question deadline and extends response date to November 4, 2026*
*Amendment 0001 corrects Section L Site Visit date to October 6, 2026*
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198*
(1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
(2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside
(3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB
(4) Description.
(i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
(ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
(iii) N/A
(iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation.
(v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) N/A
(viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
Update #5 ·
*Amendment 004 posts final Q&A*
*Amendment 003 provides CAD print with a schedule of valves and dampers*
*Amendment 0002 updates SOW, posts Q&A, corrects WD, additional site visit October 21, 2026, sets question deadline and extends response date to November 4, 2026*
*Amendment 0001 corrects Section L Site Visit date to October 6, 2026*
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198*
(1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
(2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside
(3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB
(4) Description.
(i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
(ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
(iii) N/A
(iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation.
(v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) N/A
(viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
Update #4 ·
*Amendment 003 provides CAD print with a schedule of valves and dampers*
*Amendment 0002 updates SOW, posts Q&A, corrects WD, additional site visit October 21, 2026, sets question deadline and extends response date to November 4, 2026*
*Amendment 0001 corrects Section L Site Visit date to October 6, 2026*
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198*
(1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
(2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside
(3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB
(4) Description.
(i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
(ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
(iii) N/A
(iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation.
(v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) N/A
(viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
Update #3 ·
*Amendment 0002 updates SOW, posts Q&A, corrects WD, additional site visit October 21, 2026, sets question deadline and extends response date to November 4, 2026*
*Amendment 0001 corrects Section L Site Visit date to October 6, 2026*
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198*
(1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
(2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside
(3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB
(4) Description.
(i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
(ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
(iii) N/A
(iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation.
(v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) N/A
(viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
Update #2 ·
*Amendment 0001 corrects Section L Site Visit date to October 6, 2026*
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198*
(1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
(2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside
(3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB
(4) Description.
(i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
(ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
(iii) N/A
(iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation.
(v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) N/A
(viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
Update #1 ·
Request for Quote (RFQ) 140G0126Q0288
*Site Visit October 6, 2026 at 9 AM local time at USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198*
(1)Point of contact. Kimberly Schneider, Department of Interior, Reston Science Acquisition Branch, Kimberly_Schneider@ios.doi.gov
(2) Set-asides. Total small business set-aside
(3) Codes for services or supplies. NAICS 238220; PSC Z2DB
(4) Description.
(i) The Department of Interior, USGS/Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, Sioux Falls, South Dakota is seeking professional firms to provide construction to remove and replace chilled water piping and condenser water piping which serves the 1996 building addition at EROS. Location is the USGS/EROS Science Center, 47914 252nd Street, Sioux Falls SD 57198. A design to upgrade the system was completed as a result on 6/12/2020 titled Earth Resources Observation and Science Center Phase 1: EROS Fluid Coolers Design Services (Attachment 2). The 6/12/2020 as built drawings are included in Attachment 3 along with the mechanical system design criteria (Attachment 4). Due to cost constraints, the design, drawings and mechanical design attachments are provided for reference and basis of design only. Removal and replacement of cooling towers have been completed. The third chiller will not be completed under this contract. Design reference documents to illustrate prior design intent and existing conditions. Only the requirements specifically identified in the Statement of Work constitute the contractually binding scope.
(ii) Procedures in accordance with FAR 12.201-1 Simplified procedures. The anticipated award date is November 4, 2027.
(iii) N/A
(iv) Technical data will be furnished as attachments to this solicitation.
(v)Award of a construction contract to a small business is anticipated. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.101-4 requires agencies to provide a description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at: https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.
(vi) All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.
(vii) N/A
(viii) The offeror must represent, within SAM, that it qualifies as a small business under the applicable NAICS-based size standards. This shall be done through the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), where the offeror must self-certify their small business status by claiming the appropriate NAICS code and affirming size eligibility.
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