SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE - Replace Cooling System
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 Indian Health Service (IHS), Kayenta Health Center, is conducting a Sources Sought for market research to identify qualified contractors for replacing existing cooling systems at its facility in Kayenta, AZ. This notice aims to inform the acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides and identifying Indian-owned economic enterprises. Responses are due by March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the comprehensive replacement of precision cooling systems in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF) server room. Key tasks include:
- Recovery of refrigerant and removal of existing indoor and outdoor cooling units.
- Installation of two (2) new six-ton Vertiv Liebert precision cooling systems in an N+1 configuration.
- Provision of outdoor condensing units with low-ambient operation capability (-20°F minimum) and variable-speed condenser fans.
- Installation of indoor ceiling-mounted air handlers with integrated humidifiers and condensate drains.
- Replacement of refrigerant piping, insulation, and supports, followed by pressure testing and evacuation.
- Verification and replacement of electrical disconnects, wiring, and breakers to meet NEC standards.
- Integration of Liebert iCOM or equivalent controls for environmental monitoring and redundancy.
- Full startup, testing, and commissioning by factory-certified technicians.
- Provision of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and training upon project completion.
Key Requirements & Standards
- Performance: Maintain 20°C (68°F) ± 2°C and 45% RH ± 5% year-round, with low-ambient operation down to -20°F.
- Compliance: Adherence to ASHRAE TC 9.9, ASHRAE 90.1, DOE 10 CFR 431, GSA P-100, EPA Section 608, and NEC (NFPA 70).
- Contractor Qualifications: Must be licensed HVAC and electrical contractors with at least three comparable projects in the last five years. Technicians require valid EPA Section 608 certification.
- Site Protocols: Work must adhere to KHC safety and infection control protocols. All disturbed areas must be restored.
- Work Hours: Typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with alternate hours requiring approval.
- Warranties: One (1) year workmanship warranty and a minimum one (1) year equipment warranty (five years for compressor).
Submission Requirements
This is for market research only; it is not a solicitation. Interested parties should submit responses to Flora Washington at flora.washington@ihs.gov with the subject line "SSN – Replace Cooling System, IHS1523918" by March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM MST. Submissions must include:
- Company Profile: UEI, Name and Address, Primary POC, business size and type of ownership, socio-economic status (e.g., 8(a), WOSB/EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), identification of Native American ownership (if applicable), and SAM.gov representations and certifications.
- Capability Statement: A brief statement demonstrating the company’s capability related to the requirement, including current/past performance for similar projects or established contracts (e.g., GSA, VA Schedule).
- Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) Representation: If claiming Indian-owned Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) or IEE status, submit the completed IHS IEE Representation Form (attached).
- SAM.gov Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (Small Business Size Standard: $19.0M)
- Set-Aside: None specified for this notice; market research is being conducted to determine acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides.
- Place of Performance: Kayenta Health Care Center, Kayenta, Arizona.
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 5:00 PM MST
- Published: March 3, 2026
- Anticipated Award Date (future solicitation): December 31, 2026