HVAC: Mini split systems and component parts

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking HVAC services for the installation of two mini-split systems and component replacement parts for two 60-ton chilled water units at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. The project involves installing 220-volt mini-split units for computer server rooms, replacing sensors and components on existing Daikin equipment, and updating thermostats and pressure gauges across multiple HVAC systems. Contractors must be licensed and insured, and will be escorted while performing maintenance at the Dr. Nancy Foster Florida Keys Environmental Complex. The contract will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, focusing on technical acceptability and past performance. Critical dates include site visits to be completed by August 21, 2025, questions due by August 27, 2025, and quote submissions due by September 3, 2025 at 11AM Eastern, with an anticipated award date of September 19, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract will be a firm fixed-price purchase order with a 90-day performance period following award. The work will take place at 33 East Quay Road in Key West, Florida, specifically targeting two server rooms measuring 128 square feet and 140 square feet respectively, each with 9-foot ceilings requiring approximately 10,000-11,000 BTU cooling capacity units. Performance will be scheduled Monday through Friday during standard business hours, excluding federal holidays. The contract incorporates Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA) Wage Determination #2015-4583 and requires compliance with NOAA's Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy prior to beginning work.