HVAC Control System, OR

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a small business contractor to upgrade the HVAC control system at the Northwest Oregon District Office in Salem, Oregon. The project involves replacing Honeywell DDC HVAC control system components, including reheat coil and heating coil control valves, actuators, and sensors, along with architectural modifications such as replacing decorative wood ceiling lattice panels and suspended ceiling tiles. Prospective offerors must have a Unique Entity ID and an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile to be eligible. The BLM plans to issue an invitation for bid (IFB) in April 2025, with a site visit anticipated 1-2 weeks after the IFB release. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, contractors will need to demonstrate capability in HVAC system upgrades and meet the requirements for the Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors NAICS code 238220.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses, with a small business size standard of $19.0M for the specified NAICS category. The project is estimated to have a value between $1M and $5M, with a projected performance period of 90 calendar days. The procurement falls under the PSC category Z2AA for Repair or Alteration of Office Buildings, indicating a focus on modernization and system improvement of existing infrastructure. Contractors interested in this opportunity will need to be prepared to execute a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade that involves both mechanical and architectural components. The pre-solicitation notice suggests a structured procurement process with a clear timeline, offering small businesses a targeted opportunity to compete for a significant federal contract in the facility maintenance and improvement sector.