LAN HVAC Replacement
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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 International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section (IBWC) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FY261222006) for LAN HVAC Replacement at its Headquarters in El Paso, TX. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, seeking qualified contractors to remove an existing HVAC unit and install a new, equivalent system in the LAN room. Quotes are due by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the removal of the existing air-cooled Liebert HVAC system and the installation of a new Liebert PDX Air-Cooled System (or equivalent) with a remote condensing unit. The new system must integrate with the existing Carrier HVAC system via a motorized damper for airflow control. Key tasks include:
- Providing crane service for equipment removal and installation.
- Disposing of old equipment in compliance with EPA regulations and FAR Part 23.
- Installing all required refrigeration piping (R-410A or alternative).
- Reconnecting new equipment to existing electrical infrastructure.
- Performing full startup and commissioning, including logging operating temperatures and pressures.
- The new system must have a cooling capacity of 23 tons (or equivalent), a minimum EER of 10.0, and operate on 460V, 3-phase, 60Hz.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FY261222006)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (SBA Size Standard: $19.0 Million)
- PSC: N041 – Installation of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment
- Place of Performance: Headquarters LAN Room, 4191 N. Mesa St, El Paso, TX 79902
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical acceptability, technical approach, and past performance.
- Warranty: Minimum 1-year parts and labor, 5-year compressor warranty required.
Submission Requirements & Key Dates
- Quotes Due: May 6, 2026, by 3:00 PM MST.
- Questions Due: May 1, 2026, by 3:00 PM MST. Questions must be submitted via email to Angelica Baca (angelica.baca@ibwc.gov).
- Submission: Services must be quoted ALL or NONE as per the CLIN structure and SOW. Quotes must be valid for 90 days.
- Required Documents: Offerors must include an active UEI, a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 (Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items), and a detailed proposal including equipment specifications, cost breakdown, project schedule, and warranty information.
- Attachments: CLIN Structure, Clauses and Provisions, and the Scope of Work are provided. Bidders must review the extensive list of FAR clauses incorporated by reference, including those related to small business participation, labor standards, and specific prohibitions.