TX-aransas NWR-time sensitive replacement of conde

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks replacement of a failed condenser coil on an AAON HVAC unit at Texas-Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, with quotations due August 18 at 5:00 PM EDT. This is an EDWOSB set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract.

Place of performance is Austwell, Texas. The contractor must hold Texas commercial HVAC and electrical licenses and employ qualified technicians with experience on AAON equipment. All replacement parts must be new OEM components or manufacturer-approved equivalents. The specific unit is Model CFA-015-B-A-3-DAOEL, Serial No. 202306-CNCL16330, Circuit #1, which has developed a refrigerant leak.

The contractor must perform independent inspection and diagnostic verification, recover and recharge refrigerant per EPA regulations, replace the failed condenser coil and liquid-line filter drier, pressure test with dry nitrogen, evacuate the system, remove UV dye and contaminants, conduct operational testing including leak inspection and performance verification, and deliver written documentation of all work and test results. If any substantive work is subcontracted, a signed Letter of Commitment from the subcontractor must accompany the quotation; otherwise the quotation must state "Not Applicable - No Subcontractor."

Period of performance runs August 20 through September 30, 2026. The contractor must provide an estimated completion timeline with pricing. Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead to khalilah_brown@ios.doi.gov and include total cost of services including diagnosis.

Evaluation applies Best Value–Trade Off methodology, weighing technical expertise, competitive pricing, competitive completion timeline, subcontractor commitment letters where applicable, and past performance history verified through CPARS/CRA and other sources. Prevailing wage determination 2015-5225, Revision 31 (Aransas County, Texas) applies, requiring fringe benefits of $5.55 per hour and two weeks paid vacation after one year of service. NAICS 238220; PSC J041.