Furnish and Install 140 Ton Water Chiller

This is a sources sought for acquisition planning purposes only. No formal solicitation for this work exists at this time. The Bureau of Reclamation has a requirement to furnish and install a 140 Ton Water Cooled Oil-Less VFD Centrifugal Chiller, utilizing 134A Refrigerant, with a minimum of two compressor units, magnetic bearings, package unit preassembled and tested before leaving factory.

This requirement will be filled through award of a firm fixed price service contract with a period of performance of 60 calendar days from the effective date of the order. This acquisition, when announced, will be conducted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, equipment, and supplies necessary for successful delivery of chiller, removal of existing chiller, altering of piping systems, electrical work and installation of new chiller and commissioning of chiller.

The work is located at the Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, 85364, Yuma, Arizona.

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking responsible sources having capabilities to perform the work. All qualified concerns may submit capability statements for consideration. Capability Statements received will be reviewed to determine the technical, administrative, and management capability of such offerors to perform this type of work. The capability statements will be used to determine appropriate procurement strategy. Capability statements are to be submitted no later than December 12, 2011 at 3:00pm, Mountain Standard Time. The capabilities package submitted should demonstrate the firm's experience and capability to perform the principal components of the services listed above. Packages should include the following information: Provide (1) Business Name and Address, (2) Point of Contact to include E-Mail Address and Telephone Number, (3) DUNS and NAICS code(s), and (4) Type of Business: Large, Small, 8A, HUBZone, Women-owned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned, etc. All businesses are encouraged to limit their responses to no more than 10 pages in length.The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of potential contractors. This is not a request for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this sources sought notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this sources sought notice. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice.

All responses to this sources sought notice shall be provided to Jacqueline Carrera, Contract Specialist, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma, AZ 85364 or via e-mail jcarrera@usbr.gov.