Water Furnace TruClimate Brand Name Justification & Approval - Request for Information - LMA Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Corps of Engineers (USACE), specifically the US Army Engineer District Walla Wal, has issued a Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI) regarding a Powerhouse HVAC System Upgrade at the Lower Monumental Lock and Dam in Kahlotus, WA. This RFI seeks industry feedback on the potential requirement for Water Furnace TruClimate 500 Water-Cooled Modular Reversible Scroll Chillers due to stringent space and technical requirements. This is for information purposes only and is not a request for proposals. Responses are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI focuses on gathering feedback concerning the proposed use of specific brand-name HVAC equipment for the upgrade project. The USACE intends to use Water Furnace TruClimate 500 Water-Cooled Modular Reversible Scroll Chillers and is seeking input from interested parties regarding this requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 10:00 PM PST
- Published: February 20, 2026, 1:11 PM PST
- Place of Performance: Kahlotus, WA
- Product Service Code: N041 (Installation Of Equipment: Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, And Air Circulating Equipment)
Evaluation
Responses to this RFI will be used by the Contracting Officer to inform the preparation of a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the solicitation package. This process aims to ensure that the brand-name requirement is adequately justified or to explore alternative solutions if viable.
Additional Notes
Interested parties wishing to respond to this inquiry should email Nathan Bruce at nathan.i.bruce@usace.army.mil. This RFI is solely for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.