GHMOF Bard AC Unit

NASA's Shared Services Center is seeking a replacement 5-ton Bard air conditioning unit for the Global Hawk Mobile Operation Facility (GHMOF) located at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. The solicitation requires a one-for-one HVAC unit replacement utilizing existing ducting, mounting locations, and AC controller connections, specifically for a wall-mounted heat pump unit operating on 230V 3-phase 60Hz power. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, with quotes due by March 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CT, and delivery required by April 1, 2025. Vendors must provide a unit with specifications matching the current system, including a heat pump system using R-454B refrigerant, and meeting the technical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) emphasizes full installation, power connection, and operational testing of the new air conditioning unit.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category (333415). The replacement unit must conform to specific technical specifications, including dimensions slightly larger than the existing unit (increasing from 22" to 25" depth, and 85" to 93" in height), and provide approximately 15kW of heating capability. The project's scope involves installing the new unit at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center, with the contractor responsible for precise mounting, electrical connections, and ensuring full operational compatibility with the existing facility infrastructure. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement involves a single HVAC unit replacement with installation services. The place of performance is Edwards Air Force Base in California, specifically at the Global Hawk Mobile Operation Facility, with all work to be completed by the specified delivery date of April 1, 2025.