J019 - Refrigerant Flush Services at Trident Refit Facility, Kings Bay, GA

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a small business contractor to provide refrigerant flush services for submarine air conditioning systems at the Trident Refit Facility in Kings Bay, Georgia. The solicitation is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) that will involve specialized refrigerant decontamination and dehydration services. Contractors must have EPA-certified technicians capable of performing complex technical procedures including nitrogen pressurization, system evacuation, and refrigerant flushing. The contract will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with offerors required to submit electronic quotations by 10:00 AM EST on April 18, 2025. Key technical requirements include the ability to respond within 14 days' notice and work 12-hour shifts while maintaining strict security protocols for accessing submarine facilities.

The procurement is specifically set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325120 (Industrial Gas Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,200 employees. The contract has a potential value range between $240,000 and $475,000, covering a performance period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2027. Work will be performed pier-side on submarines, specifically noting the USS Rhode Island at the Kings Bay Base in Georgia. The contract includes five Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) that cover on-site labor hours, travel and per diem expenses, equipment rental, shipping costs, and refrigerant usage. Contractors must provide their own equipment and be certified in handling R-114a refrigerant, with the ability to perform detailed system integrity testing and precise refrigerant management procedures.