Upgrade HVAC for Bee Lab/Headhouse in Logan, UT
Overview
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting proposals for an HVAC system upgrade for the Bee Lab/Headhouse facility in Logan, UT. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The project involves installing a new HVAC system, electrical power upgrades, and selective demolition. Proposals are due by May 7, 2026, at 1700 local time.
Scope of Work
The project requires the installation of a new HVAC system and associated electrical power upgrades at the Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit in Logan, UT. This includes selective demolition and reconstruction, as well as the provision of new Variable Speed Fans (an option line item). Detailed plans, schematics, and specifications are provided in the Attachment 2 REV 2 Final Drawings and Attachment 1 Specifications. Clarifications from industry questions confirm new ductwork for specific units (CV-3, FPB-1, FPB-2) and specify materials like AL29-4C for flue piping. Servicing existing HVAC equipment is not part of this scope.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 (240 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with NTP contingent on submittal approval).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors
- Wage Determination: Attachment 3 (UT20260082) provides prevailing wage rates for Cache County, UT, which must be adhered to.
Key Dates & Submission
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST (Registration deadline: April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST). Attendance was a technical factor.
- Proposal Due Date: May 7, 2026, by 1700 local time.
- Submission Method: Sealed offers as per SF 1442.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Technical acceptability factors include:
- Factor 1: Registration and attendance at the mandatory site visit.
- Factor 2: Fully completed SF 1442 and acknowledgement of all amendments (0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005). Failure to acknowledge any amendment will result in technical unacceptability.
- Factor 3: Fully executed SF 24 Bid Bond (20% of proposed price, not to exceed $300,000).
- Factor 4: Documented experience with two recent and relevant references.
- Factor 5: CPARS ratings (no more than 10% marginal or unsatisfactory ratings in any category).
- Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov with an active registration.
Amendments & Clarifications
Multiple amendments have been issued:
- Amendment 0001: Updated site visit registration emails.
- Amendment 0002: Incorporated FAR 52.222-90 (Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors).
- Amendment 0003: Added Attachment 4 (Questions from Industry), updated Attachment 2 to Revision 1, and extended the quote due date to May 7, 2026.
- Amendment 0004: Updated the Government's response to Question 2 in Attachment 4.
- Amendment 0005: Updated Attachment 2 to Revision 2, containing the complete drawings set. All amendments require acknowledgement for technical acceptability.