HVAC replacement at USGS/wfrc freezer room in seat

The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants seeks HVAC replacement services at its Western Fisheries Research Center freezer room in Seattle, Washington, with quotations due September 11 at 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.

Place of performance is 6505 N.E. 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98115, with delivery required by November 30, 2026 and period of performance from September 14 through November 30, 2026. The contractor must hold a current Washington state mechanical license with HVAC/RFRG (6A) specialty; failure to demonstrate this qualification results in technical disqualification. The work requires replacement of an undersized 400 CFM variable air volume system serving Room D109 (a 30-foot by 15-foot by 12-foot freezer room housing 11 low-temperature freezers with 31,000 BTU/hr combined heat rejection) with a new 1,500 CFM Titus DESV VAV box, 14-inch by 18-inch supply ductwork with two 750 CFM ceiling diffusers, four 325 CFM return air grilles, and 18-inch return ductwork. Work includes concrete core drilling, removal of existing equipment, retention and reinstallation of the existing Siemens VAV controller, and coordination with the Siemens Desigo building automation system. All work must occur during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM) with pre-approval for any cooling outages due to active 24/7 laboratory operations. The NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The target price range is $40,000 to $50,000. Evaluation weights technical capability, past performance, and price approximately equally. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per determination WA20260108. Required insurance includes workers' compensation ($100,000 minimum), general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability ($200,000/$500,000 bodily injury and $20,000 property damage).