LMA Tech Trailer HVAC Replacement
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla is soliciting proposals for the LMA Tech Trailer HVAC Replacement project at the Lower Monumental Lock & Dam in Kahlotus, WA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the purchase, installation, and commissioning of new electric HVAC systems. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026, at 05:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This project requires the supply, installation, and commissioning of new high-efficiency, cold-climate, electric ductless heat pump systems. The scope includes removing existing outdoor condenser units, line sets, wire whips, and mounting pads. Existing indoor air handlers will remain for ventilation and emergency backup heat, with freon evacuation and line set capping required. The contractor must adapt existing building systems as needed at no additional cost.
Key Requirements
The solicitation details specific system requirements for different areas:
- Open Office Area: Multi-head ductless heat pump system (4-ton, 48,000 BTU/hr, SEER2 22, HSPF2 11, R-454B) with four 12,000 BTU/hr indoor wall-mounted units.
- Office, Copy Room, Electrical Room: Multi-head ductless heat pump system (2-ton, 24,000 BTU/hr, SEER2 22, HSPF2 10, R-454B) with three indoor wall-mounted units (two 12,000 BTU/hr, one 9,000 BTU/hr).
- Conference Room: Ductless heat pump system (1.5-ton, 18,000 BTU/hr, SEER2 19, HSPF2 11, R-454B) with one 18,000 BTU/hr drop-ceiling mounted cassette indoor unit. All systems must be brand new, the latest version from the manufacturer, with components ideally from the same manufacturer. Compliance with Corps of Engineers, OSHA safety standards, building/electrical codes, and prevailing wages is mandatory. Two hard copies and one electronic PDF of Operation and Maintenance Manuals are required.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implies Firm Fixed Price based on item descriptions).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 333415, Size Standard: 1250 employees.
- Period of Performance: Installation and commissioning must be completed within 4 weeks of contract award.
- Offer Due Date: March 23, 2026, 05:00 PM Local Time.
- Published Date: March 10, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a signed Standard Form 1449, signed Standard Form 30 (if applicable), a completed pricing schedule, completed FAR 52.212-3 (Representations and Certifications), and descriptive materials. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value based on price and meets all solicitation requirements (Lowest Price Technically Acceptable). Evaluation factors include Past Performance and Quote Price.
Site Visit & Inquiries
A mandatory site visit is scheduled for March 18, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. PT at the Lower Monumental Lock and Dam, Kahlotus, WA. Registration is mandatory by emailing Michael.E.Votaw@usace.army.mil by 9:00 A.M. PT on March 17, 2026, providing solicitation number, project title, attendee names, company, and CAGE Code. Offerors are strongly urged to attend, as failure to inspect the site will not be grounds for a claim. Inquiries must be submitted via ProjNet using Bidder Inquiry Key: QPDQ5F-G8592H.
Eligibility & Important Notes
Offerors must be licensed and bonded HVAC companies with at least ten (10) years of experience installing and servicing commercial and/or industrial HVAC systems, with proof required. Registration in SAM.gov is mandatory. Quotes must include shipping costs and be valid for 30 calendar days. Wage determinations under the Service Contract Act apply for Benton and Franklin Counties, WA.