J--Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (ORPI)- Requir
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 Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its IMR Arizona office, has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for HVAC unit replacement and related services at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (ORPI). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a firm-fixed-price commercial service contract. The project involves replacing HVAC units in multiple administrative buildings, with specific supplemental instructions for the Smith Building (CLIN 0050). Offers are due June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM AZ time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the demolition, removal, and installation of new HVAC units in nine park administrative buildings at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (ORPI). Units must be replaced "in-kind" within the existing footprint, utilizing current hookups. One building also requires the demolition and in-kind replacement of failing ductwork. A "Brand Name or equal" requirement applies to several items.
Amendment 2 provides supplemental instructions for the Smith Building (CLIN 0050/005), specifically requiring the replacement of the refrigerant lineset for the split-type air conditioning unit and furnace. This includes replacing copper piping, insulation, miscellaneous components, and re-sealing the exterior wall penetration to be air, water, and rodent proof. The lineset, approximately 40-ft long, routes along the exterior wall within a metal "chase" and above an accessible ACT drop ceiling on the interior. Detailed technical requirements and visual aids are available in the specifications package.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Commercial Service Contract
- Period of Performance: Estimated June 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 (HVAC and Other Building Equipment Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 Million.
- Place of Performance: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 10 Organ Pipe Dr, Ajo, AZ 85321.
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Open to small business concerns registered and "active" in SAM for NAICS code 238220.
- Submission: Offers must be submitted via email to taylor_jones@ios.doi.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on price, technical capability, and prior experience.
Key Dates
- Site Visit: May 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM AZ time (Visitor Center Parking Lot).
- Questions Due: Three (3) business days after the scheduled site visit.
- Offer Due Date: June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM AZ time.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or before June 1, 2026.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Amendment 1 released Attachment A (site maps and pictures). Amendment 2 provides specific instructions for the Smith Building. No other solicitation clauses or dates have changed with these amendments. Electronic invoicing and payment will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).