HVAC System

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center is seeking a specialized high-velocity HVAC system for the 704th Test Group/846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico. The solicitation targets contractors in the Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors industry, looking for a packaged unitary system designed for a rocket sled test track environment. The required HVAC system must provide approximately 1.5 tons of cooling and 18,000 BTU/hr of heating, with specific technical requirements including ruggedization to withstand shock, vibration, and sand contamination. Interested vendors must submit responses by 3:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time on 4 April 2025, including company information, SAM Unique Entity Identifier, technical specifications, and projected delivery and installation timeline. Submissions should be emailed to Nathan Jaye and Brett Moore, with the understanding that this is an informational request and respondents will not be compensated.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, meaning both small and large businesses can compete for the contract. The HVAC system must comply with MIL-STD-810H temperature testing standards, ASHRAE Standard 55 for occupant comfort, and MIL-STD-461 electromagnetic interference requirements. The system must feature a ruggedized air handling unit, chilled and hot water generation system, heat pump, and standalone control system. Contractors are required to deliver the complete system within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO) to the 846th Test Squadron. The solicitation is associated with Solicitation Number FA910125QB038, though no specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed in the pre-solicitation documents. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability to meet the stringent environmental and performance specifications outlined in the Requirements Document.