Arlington National Cemetery HVAC Maintenance Services
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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 Army is soliciting proposals for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair Services at Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) and the U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery (USSANC). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026, at 11:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The contract requires comprehensive HVAC services, including preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance for core systems (boilers, chillers, air handling units, rooftop units, variable air volume boxes) and ancillary systems (domestic hot water, ice machines, refrigerators, exhaust fans). Key tasks involve ensuring precise temperature and humidity control for server rooms, upgrading HVAC control systems, and replacing a 5-ton HVAC unit in the ANC Administration Building's server room. Services must comply with relevant federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, AR) and ASHRAE standards.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm-Fixed-Price for most CLINs, hybrid structure)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: One (1) base year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years, with a 10-day phase-in period.
- Place of Performance: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA, and U.S. Soldiers' and Airmen's Home National Cemetery, Washington, DC.
- Proposal Due: March 27, 2026, at 11:30 PM EDT.
- Published: March 26, 2026.
Key Requirements & Clarifications
- Personnel: Contractor personnel must pass background checks and obtain necessary access credentials. Key personnel, including the Project Manager, Quality Control Manager (QCM), and Safety Officer, have specific experience requirements. The QCM must hold a minimum ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP) certification.
- Quality Control: A written Quality Control Plan (QCP) is mandatory.
- BAS Upgrades: Building Automation System (BAS) upgrades are limited to the Visitor Center, Administration Building, and Memorial Amphitheater, involving upgrades to UFGS standards and non-proprietary control networks (priced under CLIN 0005).
- Server Room HVAC Replacement: A 2-ton unit will be replaced with a 5-ton unit; the government will provide interim cooling for up to one week during replacement.
- Duct Cleaning: No fixed frequency is specified; proposals should be based on manufacturer recommendations and ASHRAE Standard 180, with an estimated annual requirement of 100-3,500 linear feet.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision 35, for labor costs in the specified geographic areas.
- Past Performance: The requirement for Past Performance information has been removed from the solicitation.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must submit two complete proposals: one fully redacted of all vendor information and one unredacted. Acknowledge all amendments to the solicitation.