Nwhc chiller purchase

The Department of the Interior's US Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is seeking a contractor to purchase and install two 170-ton chillers for the National Wildlife Health Center's Tight Isolation Building in Madison, Wisconsin. The procurement, identified by solicitation number 140G0225R0012, will require a comprehensive solution involving manufacturing, installation, connection to existing controls, electrical and chilled water line integration, commissioning, testing, and system balancing. The project falls under NAICS code 333415 for industrial and commercial refrigeration equipment manufacturing and will be fully competitive. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on SAM.gov on or around April 30, 2025, with no hard copies available. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement will target contractors capable of providing complete chiller system replacement and integration services.

The contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside category, indicating full and open competition for potential bidders. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the project involves the procurement and installation of two substantial 170-ton chillers, suggesting a significant capital investment. The timeline indicates the pre-solicitation was posted on April 15, 2025, with responses due by April 30, 2025. Contractors interested in this opportunity will need specialized expertise in industrial refrigeration equipment manufacturing and installation, with the capability to handle complex mechanical systems integration in a scientific research facility environment.