FY26 Wallace Creek BEQ Chiller Repairs
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 the Navy, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic, is soliciting proposals for FY26 Wallace Creek BEQ Chiller Repairs at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. This project involves the replacement of six chillers and associated pumps. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside but is restricted to specific Mechanical MACC Contractors listed in the solicitation. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project entails the replacement of six specified chillers (WC105, WC110, WC115, WC120, WC130, WC135) and their associated pumps and drives at the Wallace Creek BEQ building. The scope also includes comprehensive hydronic piping system cleaning and flushing to remove deleterious substances. Contractors must adhere to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's environmental regulations and policies as detailed in the Contractor Environmental Guide. The facility will remain operational during construction, requiring minimal interference.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Award based on Lowest Price)
- Estimated Cost Range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 540 days after award
- Liquidated Damages: $880 per Calendar Day
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Eligibility: Restricted to specific Mechanical MACC Contractors: Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc., North State Mechanical, Inc., and R&W Construction Company, Inc.
Key Requirements
New chillers must include a 10-year parts, labor, and refrigerant warranty, factory-installed water strainers, and specific technical features such as VFDs for condenser fan motors, e-coat/topcoat finish for coils, Microchannel construction, seismic feet, and thermal dispersion flow switches. Controls must be BACnet/MSTP compatible. All piping 4" and below must be copper, and 5" and greater schedule 40 welded steel. The contractor must comply with the Buy America Act/Free Trade Agreement. Chiller manufacturer must have a service organization within 35 miles of Camp Lejeune, NC.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Cut-off: March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Site Visit: March 11, 2026, at 0900 am EST at WC105
- Basis for Award: Lowest Price
- Proposal Acceptance Period: 60 days from receipt of offers
- Bond Requirements: Vary based on proposal value (bid, payment, and performance bonds for proposals over $150K).
- Submission Email: tony.d.benson.civ@us.navy.mil and lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil
Environmental & Site Specifics
Contractors must review the "Contractor Environmental Guide" for MCB Camp Lejeune, which outlines environmental regulations, EMS, hazardous materials, and training requirements. All chemicals used for hydronic cleaning must be acceptable for discharge into the sanitary sewer. The contractor is responsible for recording and submitting pre- and post-installation water flow readings and providing Maximo Equipment Inventory Sheets.
Contacts
- Primary: Tony Benson (tony.d.benson.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Lauren Loconto (lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil, 910-451-5916)