Replace HVAC System to Animal Rooms at Hawaii Field Station

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Wildlife Services requires the replacement of the HVAC system in animal rooms at the Wildlife Research Center located in Hilo, Hawaii. This construction project falls under NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors and PSC code Y1JZ for Construction of Miscellaneous Buildings. The work involves replacing existing HVAC infrastructure specifically within animal housing areas at this wildlife research facility. The solicitation is expected to be posted on or approximately June 24, 2025, and interested parties must monitor the procurement site for the full solicitation and any subsequent amendments. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice should be directed to Jim Roloff, the contracting officer, at james.g.roloff@usda.gov. The evaluation criteria and specific technical requirements will be detailed in the forthcoming full solicitation.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete for the contract. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $19 million in annual receipts. The estimated project value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, representing a mid-sized construction contract within the federal procurement landscape. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in this pre-solicitation notice. The project timeline and performance period will be specified in the full solicitation when it becomes available later this month. Contractors interested in this opportunity must meet the small business size standards and possess relevant experience in HVAC system installation and replacement work.