HVAC Replacement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at China Lake, CA is soliciting quotes for HVAC Replacement services, specifically for the Elevator Machine Room. This is a Small Business Set-Aside procurement under FAR Parts 12, 13, and 36, with an estimated project magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price type. Offers are due by January 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The project involves replacing the existing HVAC (Evaporative cooling/Hydronic Heating) unit with a new DX air-to-air heat pump in the Elevator Machine Room at Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, California. Key tasks include:
- Removal and disposal of the existing HEVC system, including hydronic piping and controls.
- Installation of a new DX air-to-air heat pump.
- Replacement of the existing thermostat with a new 7-day programmable thermostat with a locking cover.
- Adherence to UFGS Technical Specs, OP-5, and engineered construction drawings (Section J - Part 6).
- HVAC TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) is required.
- The unit is stand-alone and does not require integration with an existing Building Automation System (BAS).
- Contractor is responsible for roof patching.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Project Magnitude: $100,000 - $250,000
- Period of Performance: 7 calendar days for commencement after Notice to Proceed, and 100 calendar days for completion.
- Place of Performance: Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake, California.
- Product Service Code: Z2EZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Industrial Buildings)
- Applicable Regulations: FAR Parts 12, 13 (SAP), and 36. Buy-American Act applies.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: January 26, 2026, by 4:00 PM PST.
- Submission: Sealed envelopes marked with offeror's name, address, solicitation number, and due date/time. A separate quote with item/service cost breakdown is required.
- Required: Performance and Payment Bonds are mandatory.
- Evaluation Factors: PRICE, DELIVERY, and REFERENCES.
- Award: Will be made without discussions.
- Invoicing: Through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF); Apple products are not compatible.
Important Notes
- Wage Determination: Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (CA20260020) applies, specifying prevailing wage rates for Inyo, Kern, and Mono Counties, California. Bidders must ensure labor costs comply.
- Q&A: Questions were due by January 15, 2026, 3 PM PST, with answers posted on January 21, 2026.
- Site Visit: A site visit can be arranged.
- SAM Registration: All responsible sources must be registered in SAM.gov and certified through DLIS to access Controlled Unclassified Information.