BEQ Chiller Repairs FC66, HP476, BB137, etc
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 Department of the Navy, NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC, is soliciting proposals for BEQ Chiller Repairs at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. This project, identified as Solicitation No. N40085-26-R-9014 (Project No. 25-0441), involves the replacement of chillers and associated chilled water pumps across multiple Barracks Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) buildings. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, however, only Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc., North State Mechanical, Inc., and R&W Construction Company, Inc. are eligible to submit proposals. The proposal due date is April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The project requires the replacement of chillers and chilled water pumps at buildings FC66, HP476, BB137, BB270, BB274, BB275, and HP-121. Key tasks include:
- Replacing chillers and chilled water pumps (including VFDs) with new units compatible with existing systems and meeting specific GPM requirements.
- Providing all necessary material, labor, equipment, and supervision.
- Cleaning existing chilled water piping and strainers; installing new piping (copper for 4" and below, schedule 40 welded steel for 5" and greater) with insulation and heat tracing for external lines.
- Replacing disconnects and liquid tight conduit/connectors.
- Developing piping diagrams for approval prior to installation.
- Conducting pre- and post-installation water-flow readings.
- Ensuring facilities remain operational throughout the construction period, minimizing interference.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation / RFP (implied Firm Fixed-Price based on evaluation criteria)
- Estimated Cost Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.
- Period of Performance: 540 days after award.
- Liquidated Damages: $880 per Calendar Day.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Eligibility: Restricted to Mechworks Mechanical Contractors, Inc., North State Mechanical, Inc., and R&W Construction Company, Inc.
- Bond Requirements: Bid bonds required for proposals $150K and greater (20% of proposal amount); Payment bonds for proposals $35K and greater.
Key Requirements
- Site Visits: Required for all bidding contractors (past event: February 24, 2026).
- Chiller Specifications: Must meet specific design requirements including a 10-year warranty, mechanically cleanable shell and tube evaporators, 20amp GFCI outlet, single point power, variable speed condenser fan motors, corrosion-resistant coating, seismic feet, thermal dispersion flow switches, phase loss protection, emergency chiller connections, and BACnet/MSTP controls.
- Service Technician: Must have a service organization with a technician within 35 miles of Camp Lejeune, NC.
- Compliance: Must comply with the Buy America Act.
- Disposal: Contractor is responsible for reclaiming refrigerant and disposing of offsite removed chillers.
- Personnel: One qualified individual may fill the roles of Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Safety & Health Officer.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: April 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST (extended by Amendment 02).
- Submission Method: Email proposals to emily.a.walton6.civ@us.navy.mil AND lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Basis for Award: Lowest Price.
- Proposal Acceptance Period: 60 days from receipt of offers.
- RFIs: Requests for Information were due by March 9, 2025, and answers were provided in subsequent amendments.
Amendments
- Amendment 01 (March 6, 2026): Addressed RFIs, provided additional files, and clarified scope for various buildings.
- Amendment 02 (March 23, 2026): Extended the proposal due date to April 1, 2026, 3:00 PM EST, and provided answers to vendor RFIs.
- Amendment 03 (March 27, 2026): Provided further answers to RFIs regarding chiller flow rates and pump requirements, confirming the proposal due date remained unchanged from Amendment 02.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Emily Walton (emily.a.walton6.civ@us.navy.mil, 7579945759)
- Secondary Contact: Lauren F. Loconto (lauren.f.loconto.civ@us.navy.mil)