MNA Navlock Visitor Center AC Unit

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential suppliers for a water-cooled air conditioning unit replacement at McNary Lock and Dam in Umatilla, Oregon. The procurement involves a specialized 12.5-ton vertical single-piece HVAC unit with demanding technical specifications including 150,000 BTU/hr capacity, 5,400 CFM airflow, A2L refrigerant with Global Warming Potential less than 700, and 460 VAC power requirements. The unit must feature a belt-driven fan, stainless steel drain pan, Cupro-Nickel heat exchanger, four-sided filter rack, and leak detection capabilities. Interested businesses must respond by August 6, 2025, by submitting their firm name and contact information, business size classification, Unique Entity Identifier from SAM.gov, and confirmation of their ability to meet the delivery timeline. This sources sought notice serves as a market research tool to determine the appropriate procurement strategy and is not a solicitation for proposals.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 333415 for Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the documentation. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, the technical specifications indicate a substantial procurement for a highly specialized industrial air conditioning system. The delivery requirement is set at eight weeks after contract award, with shipments restricted to Monday through Thursday between 7:00am and 4:00pm. The procurement involves a single unit installation with stringent environmental requirements, including the use of R-454B refrigerant to meet low global warming potential standards.