DFAS Rome HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services
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 Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Rome, NY, requires Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair Services specifically for Trane brand equipment. This is a Justification for a brand-name limited sources acquisition, indicating the government's intent to solicit through GSA eBuy using an approach other than full and open competition.
Scope of Work
The services encompass maintenance and repair of Trane HVAC units, including the Trane Tracer Building Automation System and Trane Programmable Controllers. A critical requirement is that services must be performed by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized, factory-certified technicians who have access to proprietary Trane diagnostic tools, software platforms, and system controls. This is essential to ensure proper maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration, and repair in accordance with manufacturer requirements, preserving system integrity, maintaining OEM warranties, and ensuring reliable performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for a brand-name limited sources acquisition (solicitation via GSA eBuy anticipated)
- Product Service Code: J041 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Rome, NY 13441, United States
- Required Delivery Date/Period of Performance: March 11, 2026
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
The acquisition will proceed via GSA eBuy utilizing a brand-name limited sources approach. The justification is based on FAR 8.405-6(b), citing the peculiar nature of the items to one manufacturer (Trane) and the necessity for OEM-specific expertise and tools.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a brand-name limited sources requirement and is not a set-aside.
Additional Notes
Market research identified six interested vendors; however, due to the proprietary nature of Trane equipment, required certifications, and access to specialized tools, only Trane or its authorized representatives are deemed capable of meeting the requirements. An RFI for this requirement was previously posted from June 17, 2025, to July 8, 2025.