N--UMESC HYDRONIC BOILER 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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the replacement of hydronic boilers at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This requirement is a Total Small Business set-aside. The formal solicitation is anticipated for release in early May 2026.
Scope of Work
This project involves the purchase and installation of new standard efficiency hydronic boilers and associated appurtenances. The scope includes:
- Replacement of three existing 3,000,000 BTU/hr non-condensing hot water boilers.
- Installation of new standard efficiency boilers.
- All necessary modifications to new boiler venting, piping, and appurtenances.
- Provision of all construction services, equipment, labor, travel, supervision, and materials.
- Delivery of a complete and operational hydronic boiler system, including venting, piping, electrical, controls, enclosures, conduit, and low-voltage wiring.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Estimated Value: Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00 (in accordance with FAR 36.204).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Solicitation Number: 140G0226R0008.
- Anticipated Release Date: Early May 2026.
- Availability: The solicitation will be available electronically on https://www.sam.gov.
- Questions: Submit questions to Philip Robinson at philip_robinson@ios.doi.gov. Telephone requests will not be accepted after the solicitation release.
Eligibility
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors).
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice for planning purposes and does not constitute an actual solicitation. No hard copies of the solicitation will be provided. The closing date for this pre-solicitation notice is May 2, 2026.