Replace Propane Furnace for USDA ARS Pullman, WA

The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a contractor to replace propane furnace and mini-split systems at its Pullman, Washington facility. The solicitation requires a qualified contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for HVAC system replacements in two buildings at the Palouse Conservation Field Station. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, with evaluation based on three factors: Technical Capability (pass/fail), Past Performance (pass/fail), and Price. Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time on June 3, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Michael Sherlock. Contractors must demonstrate five years of corporate HVAC replacement experience, maintain an active SAM.gov registration, and complete electronic representations and certifications.

The opportunity is set aside for total small business participation and falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) category 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The estimated project magnitude is between $25,000 and $100,000, with a performance period of 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time, requiring pre-registration. The place of performance is located in Pullman, Washington 99163, with specific work involving the removal and replacement of existing heating systems in Buildings 105 and 143. Contractors will need to meet bonding requirements, with payment bonds required for contracts over $35,000 and performance bonds for contracts exceeding $150,000, and must comply with the Department of Labor General Decision #WA20250042 dated 02/14/2025.