PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICE - Chillers (Air Cooled & Modular)

The Department of State is preparing to solicit preventive maintenance services for air-cooled and modular chillers, focusing on specialized maintenance, repair, and potential replacement of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. This procurement falls under the Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors NAICS category (23822), specifically targeting maintenance and repair of refrigeration systems. The pre-solicitation notice indicates the contract is in initial planning stages, with the full solicitation package expected to be released and posted at a future date. The opportunity is currently classified as a pre-solicitation notice, suggesting that potential contractors should monitor the listing for further details and upcoming requirements. The posted date is May 7, 2025, with a response due date of June 22, 2025, providing contractors approximately six weeks to prepare their submissions.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have a specific set-aside designation, which means it is open to all qualifying contractors within the relevant NAICS category. No incumbent contractor information is currently available in the pre-solicitation notice. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed at this stage, the contract's focus on preventive maintenance for complex HVAC systems suggests a potentially significant investment. The procurement will likely require contractors to demonstrate technical expertise in maintaining and servicing chillers, with qualifications potentially including professional certifications, previous government or commercial maintenance experience, and specialized knowledge of air-cooled and modular chiller systems. Interested contractors should closely track the solicitation's development and be prepared to respond promptly when the full request for proposals is released.