SOURCE SOUGHT HVAC Maintenance and Inspection at Olmsted Lock and Dam

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is conducting market research for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for HVAC maintenance, diagnostics, and emergency repair services at Olmsted Lock and Dam (634 New Dam Road, Olmsted, Illinois) with responses due October 9, 2026 by 5:00 PM ET. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to award.

The scope covers comprehensive preventative maintenance, emergency troubleshooting, and OEM-specific diagnostics on twenty-one commercial and industrial-grade HVAC systems, including LG Electronics Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems, iAIRE ultraDRY split/rooftop units, Modine Manufacturing hydronic unit heaters, and INDEECO electric wall heaters. Technicians must hold specialized expertise with Lynxspring JENEsys Controllers, Rawal APR capacity controls, and Lenze SMVector Variable Frequency Drives. A critical requirement mandates same-day emergency response capability with on-site arrival within four hours of notification.

The anticipated contract period is five years with calls issued on an as-needed basis, each carrying a typical 365-day performance window. Awards will be made on a low-bid basis for each respective call. Small businesses under the $19 million size standard (NAICS 238220) must self-perform at least 50% of contract costs excluding material costs.

To be considered, firms must demonstrate current experience managing concurrent operations of at least ten commercial or industrial-grade HVAC units and possess active HVAC service contracts with annual values of $50,000 or greater. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their Contractor's Unique Entity Identifier, small business status identification, and descriptions of up to three relevant projects. Responses must use the authorized Market Survey Response Form.