N--UMESC HYDRONIC BOILER REPLACEMENT
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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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the replacement and installation of hydronic boilers at the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) in La Crosse, Wisconsin. This requirement, identified as Solicitation 140G0226R0008, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM noon (MDT).
Scope of Work
The project involves the complete replacement of three existing 3,000,000 BTU/hr non-condensing hot water boilers that have reached their end of life. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Demolition and removal of existing boilers.
- Installation of new standard efficiency hydronic boilers, meeting or exceeding existing specifications, including a 3:1 turndown capacity and compatibility with the existing Building Automation System (BAS).
- All required changes to new boiler venting, piping, electrical connections, and controls.
- Connecting new boiler controls to the existing Automated Logic Webctrl BAS.
- Confirming existing boiler loop pumps conform to new boiler requirements, replacing if necessary.
- Installing electric vent stack dampers on each boiler.
- Providing all construction services, equipment, labor, travel, supervision, and materials to deliver a complete and operational hydronic boiler system.
- Compliance with environmental management systems (EMS).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors / Heating Boiler Installation contractors)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
- Period of Performance: July 25, 2026, to November 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: UMESC, 2630 Fanta Reed Rd. La Crosse, WI, Segment C Boiler Room
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM noon (MDT).
- Submission Method: Electronically via email.
- Offers Validity: Must be valid for 60 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Past Experiences, Qualifications, Project Plan, and Price. Technical merit is considered more important than price.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CST).
- Questions: Submit questions to Philip Robinson (probinson@usgs.gov).
Points of Contact
- Contract Specialist (Primary): Philip Robinson (philip_robinson@ios.doi.gov)
- Technical POC: Mark Goede (mgoede@usgs.gov)
- Admin POC: Justin Littman (jlittman@usgs.gov)
Additional Notes
Performance and Payment Bonds are required. The contractor must submit a Safety and Quality Control Plan within 10 days of award. Workmanship must be warranted for a minimum of 12 months. Closeout documentation, including combustion reports, scaled plans, O&M manuals, and AUTOCAD drawings, is required.