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The National Park Service Northeast Region is seeking to replace HVAC systems in Building 32 at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Fort Hancock, New Jersey. The project requires the complete replacement of HVAC systems in Zones 1, 2, and 4 with new 4-ton heat pump condensing units, air handlers, line sets, hydronic relay interfaces, and thermostats that must feature Energy Star certified condensers with R-454B refrigerant, variable speed compressors, and saltwater corrosion resistance for the coastal environment. Contractors must provide all labor, parts, and materials for the replacement, hold required mechanic licenses, perform at least 51% of the labor themselves, and provide a minimum 10-year warranty on compressors. The solicitation requires contractors to be registered in SAM, provide certificates of insurance, and submit payment and performance bonds. The response deadline is August 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, with site visits available by contacting Thomas Donzelli at (732) 742-9755.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The performance period is 120 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, though the actual HVAC work must be completed within 30 days after notice to proceed, and work must commence within 5-6 calendar days of contract award. All work must be performed between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The place of performance is Building 32 at the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Fort Hancock, New Jersey, which is part of the coastal National Park Service system requiring specialized equipment resistant to saltwater corrosion.