Replace tube bundle in cooling tower 2, bldg. 464, DAM neck annex, virginia beach, virginia

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command is soliciting contractors to replace the tube bundle in Cooling Tower 2 at Building 464, Dam Neck Annex in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The project requires providing supervision, labor, materials, and equipment to replace the heat exchanger coil in Cooling Tower Model 10077923-B1-MHF7105QAEBNG-13, with strict adherence to OSHA-approved lockout/tagout procedures for electrical power and hazardous energy control. Only contractors within the specific MACC Group ID: ML-C00075 are eligible to bid on this project, significantly limiting the competitive pool. The solicitation has undergone multiple amendments to address pre-proposal inquiries, with the most recent Amendment 0007 extending both the contract completion date and proposal validity period from 120 to 180 calendar days. Contractors must resubmit their revised proposals by July 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with late submissions and previously submitted proposals being ineligible for consideration.

This opportunity is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside contract, restricting participation to eligible small disadvantaged businesses within the specified MACC group. The work must be completed within 180 calendar days of contract award at the Dam Neck Annex facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The project involves a single Contract Line Item Number (CLIN 0001) for a lump sum replacement of the tube bundle, with proposals required to maintain validity for 180 calendar days to allow for government acceptance. Multiple amendments have been issued to clarify project details, including confirmation that no work will be performed in the geothermal well field, no modifications will be made to DDC controls, and existing chillers will be taken offline after current military construction is completed. The solicitation includes comprehensive safety requirements and commissioning obligations to ensure proper integration with existing facility systems.