Fknms HVAC upgrades: chiller #2 and VFD replacemen

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for HVAC upgrades at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) Nancy Foster Environmental Complex in Key West, Florida. The specific procurement involves replacing HVAC chiller #2, a 60-ton Daikin unit with corrosion-resistant coil treatment, and installing a new Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) for a commercial HVAC pump. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with technical acceptability determined by the contractor's ability to meet Statement of Work requirements and past performance within the last three years. Potential bidders must have active SAM.gov registration and are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit before submitting a proposal. Key dates include a site visit deadline of February 28, 2025, question submissions due by March 5, 2025, and quote submissions due electronically by 11:00 AM Eastern on March 14, 2025, with an anticipated award date of March 28, 2025.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238220 with a $19 million size standard. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type with a 90-day performance period post-award, requiring work to be completed during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). The contract will incorporate the Department of Labor Wage Determination 2015-4583, Revision 28, and require compliance with NOAA's Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy. The work will be located at 31-33 East Quay Road in Key West, Florida, with the contractor responsible for all associated logistics, including permitting, waste disposal, and travel expenses. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the project involves replacing existing Daikin equipment using BACNET compliant controls and connecting to the existing Automated Logic Energy Management System. The contractor will be required to provide standard manufacturer warranty and a 30-day service warranty for the completed work.