RTP Direct Digital Control Systems (PM)

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking technical services for the maintenance and support of Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems at the USDA Research Triangle Park Forest Sciences Laboratory in Durham, North Carolina. The procurement encompasses comprehensive annual and preventative maintenance services for complex HVAC control systems across two buildings, including semi-annual onsite inspections, emergency repairs, quarterly software updates, and 16 hours of annual remote software support. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of specialist experience and provide qualified key personnel to maintain an extensive array of control system components from multiple manufacturers including Delta, ACI, Belimo, and Ruskin, covering 39 thermostats, 36 programmable fan coil unit controllers, and various sensors, relays, and valves. The evaluation will be conducted on a comparative basis considering price, key personnel qualifications, and company experience. Quotes are due by Sunday, August 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time and must be submitted to Purchasing Agent Heather Harkley with a courtesy copy to Contracting Officer Nestor Rivera Gonzalez.

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The contract structure includes a base period from November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026, with provisions for four additional option years extending through October 31, 2030, potentially creating a five-year engagement. Work will be performed at the Research Triangle Park Forest Sciences Laboratory located at 3041 East Cornwallis Road in Durham, North Carolina, covering two distinct buildings: a single-story 5,205 square foot office building constructed in 2018 with Variable Refrigerant Flow systems, and a larger two-story 13,672 square foot office/laboratory building from 1962 featuring a two-pipe heating/cooling configuration. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price arrangement with all maintenance activities required to be completed within 30 calendar days of authorization during normal business hours. No incumbent contractor or specific budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation materials.