EVAPCO AT212-2H9 Cooling Towers

SOL #: FA301626Q0034Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA3016 502 CONS CL
JBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, United States

Place of Performance

DWG, TX

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

Air Conditioning Equipment (4120)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 24, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 11, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 the Air Force, specifically the 502 CONS CL, is soliciting proposals for the procurement and delivery of two EVAPCO Cooling Tower Model AT212-2H9 units. These induced draft cooling towers are required as exact replacements for the current unit at Building 624, JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the purchase and delivery of two (2) EVAPCO Cooling Tower Model AT212-2H9, two (2) Cells induced draft. The equipment must be a brand-name EVAPCO or a technically equivalent product that meets all specified salient characteristics. Key requirements include:

  • All type 304 Stainless steel upper panel construction, mechanical support assembly, and fan screen.
  • All type 304 stainless steel basins with factory welded seams.
  • Two (2) 7 1/2 HP inverter duty TEFC fan motors per cell, located out of the moist air stream, with AEGIS shaft grounding rings.
  • PVC drift eliminators with a drift loss of .001%.
  • Non-corrosive SCH 40 PVC Spray Distribution System with non-clog nozzles.
  • Five Year Total Product Warranty, including the Fan Motor.
  • Dimensions: 12' 4 7/8" W x 8' 5 1/2" L x 11' 4 1/4" H.

Clarifications indicate the required flow rate is 2 @ 375 GPM, with an inlet temperature of 94.4 F and an outlet temperature of 85 F. Installation will be performed by government HVAC personnel, and no additional controls or VFD packages are needed as the current system has them. The scope is limited to equipment purchase and delivery only.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Delivery: FOB Destination to 502d Civil Engineering Squadron, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234.
  • Period of Performance: 13 Weeks After Date of Award.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 333415, Size Standard: 1,250 employees).
  • Questions Due: Friday, February 27, 2026, 11:00 AM CST.
  • Quotes Due: Friday, March 6, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
  • Published: March 9, 2026 (overall notice date).

Evaluation

Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical factors include:

  1. Meeting the brand name EVAPCO Cooling Tower (Model: AT212-2H9 two (2) Cell induced draft) requirement or providing a technically equivalent product with supporting documentation.
  2. A clear delivery timeframe. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Additional Notes

A Single Source Justification was issued for Evapco due to technical requirements, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and proprietary standards. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Primary Contact: Francisco Ferrier (francisco.ferrier.2@us.af.mil, 210-671-6083).

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