Maca - cyclic HVAC upgrades

The National Park Service Southeast Region is procuring HVAC replacement units for Mammoth Cave National Park through a supply-only contract covering 18 total HVAC systems across multiple buildings. The procurement involves replacing existing units with new LP/Electric Split or Package systems that must meet stringent performance requirements including SEER2 ratings of 16.0 or higher, EER2 ratings of 12.0 or higher, and AFUE ratings of 96 percent, using refrigerant 410a or 32b. The systems range from 2.5T to 4T capacity and will be installed across nine different buildings including Maple Springs Quarters, Interpretation/Fees Offices, Superintendent Offices, Admin Buildings, Fit Center, and various other park facilities. Evaluation will be based on two factors: technical acceptability of HVAC units meeting material specifications in the Statement of Work and price. Questions were due by September 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET, with quotes due by September 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM ET, and delivery required by December 1, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 (Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract performance period runs from September 29, 2025 to December 1, 2025, emphasizing the supply-only nature of this procurement as clarified in the Q&A documentation. The work involves providing equipment for 18 HVAC systems across facilities at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, with units varying in capacity from 70k to 100k BTU. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic invoices through the Invoice Processing Platform, with equal brands acceptable if they meet or exceed the specified requirements. The solicitation includes comprehensive documentation requirements and emphasizes that NPS staff will handle the actual installation work, making this purely an equipment supply contract.