Replace HVAC unit at the Southern Plains Indian Mu

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center is seeking to procure the replacement of a 15-ton Trane HVAC unit at the Southern Plains Indian Museum in Anadarko, Oklahoma. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order requiring the contractor to remove the existing HVAC unit from the Historic Gallery and install a new equivalent unit with dehumidification control system that maintains humidity levels between 45-60% for artifact preservation. Key requirements include examining and repairing existing ductwork, verifying electrical connections, performing Test and Balance certification, and adhering to EPA and OSHA requirements, with special consideration for asbestos and lead-based paint present in the building. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability, completion schedule, past performance, and price. The original quote due date has been amended twice, with the final submission deadline set for July 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern, and a site showing was scheduled for June 18, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. No current incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the government indicates they have an independent government estimate and funding available for the project. The contractor will have a 60-day performance period after Notice to Proceed to complete the installation, and must provide warranties on both parts and labor. The work will be performed at the Southern Plains Indian Museum, a 5,900 square foot facility in Anadarko, Oklahoma, with the specific HVAC replacement focused on the Historic Gallery section measuring 1,143 square feet.