International Institute of Tropical Forestry (IITF) HVAC Maintenance

This solicitation is seeking a contractor to provide preventive maintenance services for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems at facilities of the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, which is operated by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The contractor will be responsible for performing quarterly in-depth preventive maintenance inspections and eight monthly inspection visits per year across multiple locations. The services include changing filters, adjusting thermostats and vents, cleaning ductwork, and addressing minor repairs. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis for a one-year period starting October 1, 2021, with four one-year options to extend. The solicitation was issued on August 16, 2021, with amendments extending the response deadline to September 13, 2021.

This requirement has been set aside for total small business participation. The primary NAICS code is 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors, and the predominate PSC code is R499 - Operation and Maintenance of Buildings. The incumbent contractor is currently providing these services. The base period of performance is one year with options that could extend the contract through September 2026. The requirement includes preventative maintenance of HVAC systems at multiple buildings housing over 100 air conditioning units.