Engineering Services, Technical Services, Manufacturing Services and Equipment Procurement Services for Navy Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) Systems
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to award a sole source contract to Johnson Controls Navy Systems (JCNS), York, PA. This contract is for engineering, technical, manufacturing, and equipment procurement services to support Navy Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (AC&R) Systems. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties may submit their capabilities for consideration.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide:
- Engineering services
- Technical services
- Specialized subcontractor services
- Materials to support existing AC&R systems
- Approximately 50 New Construction HFC-134a High Efficiency Super Capacity (HESC) Air Conditioning (AC) Plants
- HFC-134a HESC Chiller Backfit Kits to address increased chilled water cooling demand across various ship classes during midlife efforts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Contract (Intent to Award)
- Justification: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302, JCNS is identified as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy’s requirements.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Responses Due: May 6, 2026
- Published: April 21, 2026
- PSC: 4120 (Air Conditioning Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA
Evaluation
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. Responses from interested parties identifying their interest and capability will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Additional Notes
Responses must be submitted in writing via email to michael.b.excell.civ@us.navy.mil and edward.r.dimperio.civ@us.navy.mil by the closing date.