Ranger Building Upgrades, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, MA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New England District is soliciting a contractor to perform comprehensive building upgrades at the Cape Cod Canal Rangers Office Building in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The scope of work includes replacing three existing HVAC systems with new gas furnaces, condensers, and evaporator coils meeting specific technical requirements (95% AFUE, SEER 17 rating, variable-speed components), while connecting to existing ductwork through custom sheet metal fabrication. Additional work encompasses ductwork cleaning, replacing two roof exhaust fans and two roof air intake louvers, removing existing insulation and installing new fiberglass batt insulation in the attic, providing new interior condensate drain lines connected to existing sewer systems, and replacing two garage doors. The procurement requires contractors to handle all demolition, removal, and disposal of existing components, with work restricted to Monday through Friday between 0700-1700 hours. The solicitation deadline has been extended to September 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern, with a mandatory site visit having been scheduled for August 14, 2025, and responses to industry questions provided through additional amendments.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million. All vendors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov at the time of submission to be considered responsive, with non-registered vendors facing automatic rejection. The contract includes a 270-day performance period from Notice to Proceed, with work to be performed at the Cape Cod Canal facility located at 40 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The project involves replacing three Johnson Controls HVAC systems and requires contractors to comply with comprehensive safety requirements and provide detailed documentation throughout the performance period. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the work encompasses substantial mechanical system replacements and building improvements at this federal facility.