LAN HVAC Replacement
Overview
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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) is seeking quotes for LAN HVAC Replacement at its El Paso HQ, located at 4191 N. Mesa, El Paso, TX 79902. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for the removal of an existing air-cooled HVAC system and the installation of a new system with similar capacity and functionality. Quotes are due by May 6, 2026, at 3:00 pm MST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services for the HVAC system replacement. Key tasks include:
- Providing and installing one (1) Liebert PDX Air-Cooled System with a remote condensing unit (or equivalent) meeting performance specifications.
- Installing a motorized damper system for switching cooling air between the new Liebert unit and the existing Carrier HVAC system, integrated with the HVAC control system.
- Providing crane service for equipment removal and installation.
- Removing and disposing of old equipment in compliance with EPA regulations and FAR Part 23.
- Installing all required refrigeration piping, compatible with R-410A or an alternative compliant refrigerant.
- Reconnecting new equipment to existing electrical infrastructure.
- Performing full startup and commissioning, including logging operating temperatures and pressures.
Performance Specifications require a cooling capacity of 23 kW (clarified from an initial clerical error of 23 tons), a minimum EER of 10.0, 460V, 3-phase, 60Hz, and digital microprocessor-based controls with remote monitoring. The system must meet ASHRAE standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ FY261222006)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors ($19.0 Million size standard)
- Product Service Code: N041 – Installation of Equipment-Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment
- Quote Due Date: May 6, 2026, 3:00 pm MST
- Questions Due Date: May 1, 2026, 3:00 pm MST (submit via email to angelica.baca@ibwc.gov)
- Site Visit: A single site visit was conducted on April 24, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. (Direct POC: Sebastian Calderon, sebastian.calderon@ibwc.gov).
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be good for 90 days.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA), responsible offeror. Evaluation factors include:
- Technical acceptability to meet IBWC requirements.
- Technical Approach: Quote must include a narrative addressing the scope, plan of action, equipment, key team members, and schedule.
- Past Performance: Provide at least three (3) references for similar projects, including contact information and project descriptions.
Additional Notes
Offerors must quote ALL or NONE as per the CLIN structure and SOW. An active UEI (Unique Entity Identifier) must be included in the offer. Offerors must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The agency does not require the Liebert brand specifically; equivalent alternatives are acceptable if they meet or exceed technical specifications and are compatible with existing infrastructure. The server room is on the second floor (elevator capacity 4000 lbs, 4x7 ft door), and the condenser is on the third-floor roof with crane access only from the SW corner of the building. The electrical panel for the Liebert unit is Panel H1 in the 1st-floor supply room. Existing line sets are operational and in use.