Geothermal unit Replacements at Sabine Ranger Office

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks removal and replacement of two non-functioning 5-ton geothermal units at the Sabine Ranger Office in Hemphill, Texas, with quotes due May 18 and questions due May 11. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, NAICS 238220, with a small business size standard of nineteen million dollars.

Place of performance is Hemphill, Texas. Replacement units must match or exceed the existing TRANE model GEVE06011G01ATR0010000100000000000 specifications, including a 2-stage scroll compressor in upflow configuration, dual flow pump center, and new programmable controls without electric resistance heat. The contractor must balance the system, purge geothermal lines, commission to 100 percent operational status, install new polymer drain pans with exterior plumbing, remove and dispose of existing units, and provide pleated air filtration at minimum MERV 8 rating. Manufacturer specifications documenting that quoted units meet or exceed existing characteristics must accompany the quote. Warranty must include a minimum 5-year manufacturer warranty for compressor, parts, and labor from government acceptance.

The contract is Firm Fixed Price with a 60-day period of performance following award. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. The solicitation incorporates Service Contract Act wage determination requirements, with prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor for eight Texas counties. Evaluation criteria include Technical Approach (ability to meet SOW and schedule requirements), Price (fair and reasonable), and Past Performance (acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable rating). Quotes must include SF-1449 form, SAM UEI number, Schedule B pricing, FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications, and a Technical Approach volume not exceeding 25 pages.