Mechanical Upgrade for Refrigerators/Freezer (New Jersey)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking contractors to retrofit mechanical components and flooring for four Sure Temp Brand R22 Walk-In Refrigerators and one Walk-In Freezer at the Sandy Hook James J. Howard Laboratory in New Jersey. The project aims to upgrade efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and extend operational lifespan through comprehensive work including replacement of compressors, condenser fans, expansion valves, evaporator coils, thermostatic controls, and installation of an epoxy floor system, along with refrigerant conversion from R22 to an environmentally compliant alternative like R-410A. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability, past performance, and provide competitive pricing, with technical capability and past performance weighted as significantly more important than price in the evaluation process. The government will assess contractor confidence levels using a matrix ranging from high to low confidence in the contractor's ability to perform the work. The original quote submission deadline of September 4, 2025, has been extended to 1500 EDT on September 8, 2025, with a mandatory site visit having been scheduled for August 27, 2025.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with the project magnitude estimated between $100,000 and $250,000. No current incumbent contractor is identified in the documentation provided. The work will be performed at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center facility located in Highlands, New Jersey 07732, specifically at the Sandy Hook laboratory site. The contractor is expected to complete the project within a recommended timeline of 120 days from contract award, which includes comprehensive inspection, component replacement, system testing, and delivery of detailed performance reports. The contract will be subject to Davis-Bacon wage requirements for Monmouth County, New Jersey, and contractors must provide performance and payment bonds while complying with various federal acquisition regulations and industry standards including International Building Code and OSHA requirements.