Building 350 Chiller Replacement Phase II
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory is soliciting offers for the Building 350 Chiller Replacement Phase II. This opportunity seeks a responsible contractor to furnish a water-cooled chiller with a variable speed, oil-free centrifugal compressor. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with mandatory technical requirements outlined in the Specification Document. Offers are due by March 1, 2026, 5:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
This project involves the pre-purchase of a new centrifugal water chiller for Building 350. Key requirements include:
- Chiller Type: Water-cooled chiller with variable speed, oil-free centrifugal compressor.
- Compatibility: Must be fully and natively compatible with two existing modular chiller units, operating as a single integrated plant without additional gateways or custom programming.
- Services: Manufacturer's authorized representative must provide field start-up, controls integration, operator training, and commissioning assistance.
- Compliance: Chillers must comply with ARI 550/590, ASHRAE 15, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, NFPA 70, UL 1995, and Green Seal GS-31 standards.
- Warranty: One-year warranty for components and a five-year warranty for the compressor.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product/Service Code: 4110 (Refrigeration Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance: Argonne National Laboratory, IL 60439, United States
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026
- Offers Due: March 1, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Published Date: February 16, 2026
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made based on Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offerors must adhere to mandatory technical requirements detailed in the "Building 350 Chiller Replacement Phase II" Specification Document dated January 12, 2026. Inability to meet these requirements may lead to removal from consideration.
Required Submissions
Offerors must provide:
- Completed and signed ANL-70 (Request for Quotation).
- Completed and signed ANL-70B (Representations and Certifications).
- An offeror-provided specification document with evidence supporting all mandatory technical requirements. Do not include price within this document.
Key Documents
- Specification Document Building 350 Chiller Replacement Phase 2.pdf: Provides detailed technical requirements, performance criteria, and compatibility needs for the chiller.
- ANL-70B Reps and Certs Long-13-JAN-2025.PDF: Mandatory form for offerors to provide business information and certifications related to FAR clauses.
- Appendix A-71COM-22-OCT-2025.PDF: Outlines standard terms and conditions for commercial goods and services, including FAR/DEAR clauses.
- ANL-366H (on-site high risk)-01-OCT-2024.PDF: Details stringent safety, health, and environmental protocols for high-risk on-site work, including indemnity, insurance, and ES&H requirements.
Contact Information
All questions and offers should be directed to Molly Hunter at mollyhunter@anl.gov or 630-252-3094. The Notice ID should be included in the subject line of all email correspondence.