Gifford Pinchot NF MTA HVAC

Amendment 00001

This amendment is to provide answers to contractor questions.  We are extending the due date to Wednesday 9/3/2025 @ 12PM PT.

This project involves the supply and installation of two Heat pump systems at one location: the Mt. Adams Ranger District on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest (NF).  The existing HVAC systems in place will need to be removed and disposed of by the contractor. 

There are two ducted Carrier, 20+ year old 5-ton heat pump systems serviced with 3-phase power that have had several repairs over the last few years, and the Forest Service is interested in replacing these systems.  Both systems service a zoned 4500 square foot (sf) district office building.  The heat pumps are in a purpose built shed adjacent to the office, while the furnaces are in a separate mechanical room. 

Location: Mt. Adams Ranger District (MARD): The address for this work is as follows: 2455 HWY 141, Trout Lake, WA 98650
Latitude:  46.00003N,       Longitude:  121.54463W

This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 238220- Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors. The corresponding size standard is $19 million. Offerors will be evaluated on past performance, relevant experience, technical approach to performing the work, and price. The Contract will be awarded to the offeror whose submittal, in compliance with the solicitation, is the best value to the Government. The Government total estimated value is between $25,000 and $100,000.  Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of the successful awardee for an award equal or greater than $35,000.

Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued.  The Government intends to award without discussions, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government’s best interest.

One Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will be awarded.  The contract period of performance will be 90 calendar days from the receipt of the notice to proceed, estimated for 09/30/2025.    

Note:  Per FAR 52.204-7(b)(1), System for Award Management (SAM), an Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment for any contract resulting from this solicitation.  Information on registration may be obtained via:  https://www.sam.gov.  All Offerors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM system.