Upgrade HVAC for Bee Lab/Headhouse in Logan, UT
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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. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the upgrade of HVAC systems at the Bee Lab/Headhouse in Logan, UT. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks contractors for the installation of new HVAC and electrical power upgrades. Quotations are due by May 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project involves the installation of a new HVAC system and electrical power upgrades at the Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit at Utah State University, 880 EAST 1400 NORTH, Logan, UT 84131. Key deliverables include selective demolition, reconstruction, and the provision of new Variable Speed Fans as an option. Detailed plans are provided in the "Final Drawings" (Attachment 2) and technical specifications (Attachment 1).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors, with a $19M small business size standard.
- Place of Performance: Logan, UT.
Key Requirements & Deadlines
- Mandatory Site Visit: Required for technical acceptability. The site visit was scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST. Registration was due by April 16, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. Bidders must have attended to be eligible.
- Questions Due: April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain time, submitted via email to david.hildebrand@usda.gov.
- Quotation Submission Deadline: May 5, 2026, 5:00 PM local time.
- Submission Method: Sealed offers as per SF 1442 instructions.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
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 acknowledgment of all amendments (specifically Amendments 0001 and 0002). Failure to acknowledge Amendment 0002 (incorporating FAR 52.222-90) will result in technical unacceptability (Factor #22).
- 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).
Important Notes
Amendment 0002, posted April 22, 2026, incorporates FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)." Bidders must acknowledge this amendment. Attachment 3 provides the prevailing wage determination (UT20260082 Mod 0) for Cache County, UT.