JMTC COOLING PROJECT
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Army, W6QK ACC-RI, has issued a presolicitation notice for the JMTC Cooling Project (Solicitation W519TC26QA117) at the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC), Rock Island Arsenal. This unrestricted acquisition seeks a contractor for the replacement of chiller and cooling tower systems, and exhaust fans. Proposals are due April 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the provision and installation of new cooling infrastructure. Key requirements include:
- CLIN 001: Replacement of the Cooling Tower for Building 212 (Comfort).
- CLIN 002: Replacement of the 2-Cell Plating Shop Cooling Tower.
- CLIN 003: Replacement of B222 Closed-Loop Chiller Components (exterior chiller and heat exchanger).
- CLIN 004: Replacement of Building 212 Exhaust Fans (COOK ACRU-B or equivalent). The contractor is responsible for all materials, labor, and extensive documentation as detailed in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), including installation, maintenance, operator manuals, and environmental compliance data. Compliance with the RIPD Attachment 0001 is mandatory.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open), with a 10% price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.
- NAICS: 333415 (Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing)
- PSC: 4130 (Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Components)
- Funding: Anticipated; currently short of award.
- Warranty: Minimum one-year parts and labor warranty required for all CLINs.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due: April 28, 2026, 10:00 AM local time.
- Quotes Validity: 90 days.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Factors: Experience, RIPD Compliance Statement, Equipment Identification, Warranty, and mandatory attendance at the site visit. Only technically acceptable offers will be evaluated on price.
- Site Visit: A mandatory site visit is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Reservations are required, and attendees must wear steel-toed safety shoes and safety glasses. Location details are provided.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice for a forthcoming solicitation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will be used to assist in proposal evaluation. Buy American provisions apply. Payment will be processed via DFAS through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) System.