Replace Air Handler Unit, Dawson, GA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure the replacement of an existing air handler unit at the National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, Georgia. The project requires removing the current Air Handling Unit-2 (AHU-2), which has exceeded its service life and experienced multiple component failures, and installing a direct replacement with identical performance specifications of 14,745 CFM with a 20HP 480v 3-phase VFD-rated motor. Contractors must submit their proposed replacement unit for approval, handle removal and legal disposal of the old unit, install the new equipment, connect it to existing ductwork and water supply pipes, perform electrical connections, and conduct a factory startup system test. The government will evaluate quotes using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, considering technical approach, vendor experience, and price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 31, 2025, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time, with interested vendors required to notify the Contracting Officer by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on July 29, 2025, and quotes due by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 7, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The solicitation documents indicate the project is valued between $25,000 and $100,000, with no incumbent contractors identified in the available materials. The contract includes a 120-day performance period, with work to be completed Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. All contractor employees must undergo background checks before receiving site access, and contractors must submit a Site Safety Specific Plan within 14 days of contract award. The work will be performed at the National Peanut Research Laboratory located at 1011 Forrester Drive, S.E., Dawson, GA 39842, and the contract is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements for the geographic area covering Baker, Dougherty, Lee, Terrell, and Worth Counties in Georgia.