FY26 Wallace Creek BEQ Chiller Repairs
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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, NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for FY26 Wallace Creek BEQ Chiller Repairs at MCB Camp Lejeune, NC. This project, identified as Project No. 25-0438, involves the replacement of six chillers and associated pumps. This is a restricted solicitation open only to specific Mechanical MACC Contractors. Proposals are due March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to replace six specified chillers (WC105, WC110, WC115, WC120, WC130, WC135) and their associated pumps and drives at the Wallace Creek Barracks Enlisted Quarters (BEQ). Key requirements include:
- New chillers must have a 10-year parts, labor, and refrigerant warranty, factory-installed water strainers, GFCI convenience outlets, and heat trace for evaporator and piping.
- Condenser fan motors require VFDs, and condenser coils must have specific e-coat/topcoat finish and microchannel construction.
- Installation includes seismic feet, thermal dispersion flow switches, phase loss protection, emergency tees, and NEMA 3R rated control panels.
- All piping 4" and below will be copper, while 5" and greater will be schedule 40 welded steel, with external piping requiring heat trace and insulation.
- Amendment 0001 clarifies that triple duty valves, suction diffusers, and butterfly valves located at the chilled water pumps must also be replaced.
- The facility will remain operational during construction, requiring minimal interference.
- Hydronic piping systems will undergo cleaning and flushing procedures to remove deleterious substances, requiring specific detergents and water treatment chemicals.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Award based on Lowest Price)
- Period of Performance: Project completion within 300 days after award. The overall contract period is 540 days after award.
- Estimated Cost Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Liquidated Damages: $880 per Calendar Day.
- Bond Requirements: Vary based on proposal value (e.g., bid, payment, and performance bonds for proposals $150K+).
- Buy American Requirement: Applies to construction materials.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: This opportunity is restricted to the following Mechanical MACC Contractors: Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc., North State Mechanical, Inc., and R&W Construction Company, Inc.
- Proposal Due Date: March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Submission Email: tony.d.benson.civ@us.navy.mil and lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Cut-off: March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
- Site Visit: Scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 0900 am EST at WC105.
- Amendment Acknowledgment: Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price. Proposals will be accepted for 60 days from receipt of offers.
Additional Notes
Contractors must adhere to the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune's Contractor Environmental Guide, which outlines environmental regulations, policies, and procedures, including training requirements. Funding may not be available, and no award will be made if funds are not available; no costs will be reimbursed for proposal efforts. The chiller manufacturer must have a service organization within 35 miles of Camp Lejeune, NC.