Remove and Replace Walkin Cooler and Freezer

The U.S. Geological Survey seeks removal and replacement of a walk-in cooler and freezer unit at the S.O. Conte Research Laboratory in Turners Falls, Massachusetts, with quotations due October 30, 2026 at 1400 Eastern Daylight Time. This is a 100% Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with a question cutoff of October 27 at 1000 Mountain Time.

Place of performance is Turners Falls, Massachusetts. Completion is required within 10 working days from purchase order issuance. The NAICS code is 333415, Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. PSC code is 4110, Refrigeration Equipment.

The Statement of Work requires complete demolition and removal of existing equipment, site preparation, installation of new energy-efficient walk-in freezer and cooler systems, electrical and mechanical work, testing and commissioning, and staff training and documentation. New equipment capacity must meet or exceed existing units with approximate outside dimensions of 13 feet width by 7.5 feet height; the freezer box depth is approximately 6 feet. Deliverables include fully operational units maintaining required temperatures (cooler 35–41°F; freezer 0°F or below), operation manuals, warranty documentation, and completed staff training. A mandatory site tour is scheduled for October 22 at 0900 Eastern Time.

Prevailing wage applies under DOL Wage Determination 2015-4009, with rates ranging from $14.23 to $59.86 per hour depending on occupation classification. Offers must include pricing on SF 1449, technical capability statements limited to 3 pages addressing Statement of Work compliance, and itemized quotes. Evaluation is based on technical capability and price, with award to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government. Quotations should be submitted to Mindie Dixon at mindie_dixon@ios.doi.gov. Offerors must be registered in SAM before award.