Facility Investment for HVAC Maintenance and Repair Services at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut
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 / NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic plans to issue a pre-solicitation for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP)/Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Performance-Based contract for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance and Repair Services at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. This Competitive Small Business Set-Aside opportunity will replace an expiring contract and covers recurring and non-recurring services. The RFP is expected around June 24, 2026, with proposals due at least 30 days thereafter.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, supervision, tools, material, and equipment for HVAC maintenance, repair, alteration, demolition, and minor work. This includes service orders, preventative maintenance, and inspections on boilers, unfired pressure vessels, condensers, HVAC systems, and compressed air systems, as detailed in Annex 15020000 – Facility Investment and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: FFP/IDIQ, Performance-Based Service Acquisition
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238220, Size Standard $19M)
- Duration: Base period (potentially less than one year, including a 60-day Phase-In) plus four (4) twelve-month option periods, not exceeding 60 months cumulatively.
- RFP Release: Estimated around June 24, 2026
- Estimated Proposal Due: At least 30 days after RFP posting (approx. July 24, 2026)
- Place of Performance: Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT
- Ordering: NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Contract with FedMall online ordering for Non-Recurring ELINs. Government Purchase Credit Card acceptance and FedMall Encrypted software required.
Evaluation
Award will be made using Source Selection procedures and a Tradeoff analysis in accordance with FAR Part 15, selecting the proposal offering the best value. Evaluation factors include:
- Factor 1: Technical/Management Approach
- Factor 2: Corporate Experience (similar in size, scope, complexity; yearly value >= $1.5M for recurring services, comprehensive HVAC M&R, simultaneous response to multiple customers/installations)
- Factor 3: Safety
- Factor 4: Past Performance (similar in size, scope, complexity) Technical factors (1, 2, 3) are of equal importance to each other and, combined, are equal to Past Performance (Factor 4). The combined non-cost/price factors are approximately equal to price.
Additional Notes
This pre-solicitation is for planning purposes. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain active registration. Technical inquiries must be submitted in writing to Sarah Bradshaw (sarah.m.bradshaw2.civ@us.navy.mil) 10 days prior to the RFP due date. This contract will replace the current contract N4008521D0002, which expires October 31, 2026.