Trane Chiller Replacement, Poplarville, MS
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- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25R0026
- Agency
- Agricultural Research Service Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Poplarville, Mississippi, United States
- Points of contact
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- Osvaldo Rodriguez osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov (301) 504-0334
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is seeking a contractor to replace an existing Trane RTAF chiller at the Thad Cochran Southern Horticulture Laboratory in Poplarville, Mississippi. The project requires a comprehensive solution involving removal of the current chiller and installation of a new 230-ton Trane air-cooled chiller with specific operational capabilities. Contractors must possess a valid Mississippi HVAC license and be prepared to handle all aspects of chiller removal, installation, and startup with a factory-trained technician. The solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 and Part 36, focusing on negotiated construction contracts. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and are advised to monitor the site for RFP release and potential amendments.
The contract will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm Fixed-Price structure, using NAICS code 238220 for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The anticipated project magnitude ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, with a total project timeline of 280 days from contract award. The solicitation is tentatively scheduled for release on June 20, 2025, with an expected contract award in August or September 2025. Key technical requirements include the ability to operate in ambient temperatures from 0-125°F, maintain chilled water temperatures between 40-65°F without glycol, and provide rapid restart capabilities. The contractor must also integrate the new chiller into existing HVAC controls and provide a minimum 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Notice text
THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY
This announcement is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, implied or otherwise, to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Please do not email requesting additional information until after the posting of the solicitation notice.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Contracting Operations Branch-Construction Team has a requirement to replace an existing Trane chiller in Poplarville, MS. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control to perform removal of an existing Train RTAF chiller and install a new properly sized Trane air-cooled chiller (RTAF-230). This pre-solicitation announcement includes a draft copy of the Statement of Work (SOW).
The solicitation is anticipated to be issued in or around June 20, 2025. All dates are tentative and for planning purposes only.
The contract is anticipated to be awarded in August/September 2025.
The resulting contract shall be a Firm Fixed-Price contract.
The solicitation shall be a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
The solicitation will be a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation and FAR Part 36 Construction Contracts.
The NAICS Code is anticipated to be 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors with a size standard of $19M.
The anticipated magnitude of this project is between $250,000 and $500,000.
Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFP package and any amendments. To be eligible for contract award, an offeror must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Register via the SAM Internet site at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Replace Trane 230 Ton Chiller_DRAFT.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Trane Chiller Replacement, Poplarville, MS | Award Notice | |
| Trane Chiller Replacement, Poplarville, MS | Solicitation | |
| Trane Chiller Replacement, Poplarville, MS | Pre-Solicitation |
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