Preventive Maintenance for Chillers and Cooling Towers in Princeton, NJ
ID: REQUIREMENTS-25-2278Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/910b448aa9d9460094d08020da04f477/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventive maintenance services for three York chillers and four Baltimore Aircoil cooling towers located at the Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) in Princeton, NJ. The contractor will be responsible for conducting monthly inspections and annual preventive maintenance, which includes checks on refrigerant levels, lubrication, and cleaning of condenser tubes, as well as providing emergency services with a two-hour response time, 24/7. This maintenance is crucial for ensuring optimal operating conditions of HVAC systems within a federal facility, reflecting the importance of compliance and efficiency in government operations. Interested parties must respond to the Sources Sought Notice by April 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, and should contact Heidi Washburn at heidi.washburn@noaa.gov or Remo Dela Cruz at remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Heidi Washburn
heidi.washburn@noaa.gov
Remo Dela Cruz
remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov
Files
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Attachment 1 - Draft Performance Work Statement REQUIREMENTS-25-2278.pdf
Mar 25, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
The Department of Commerce’s Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (GFDL) in Princeton, NJ, requires a service agreement for the preventive maintenance of three York chillers and four Baltimore Aircoil cooling towers. The contractor will perform monthly inspections and annual preventive maintenance, which includes checks on refrigerant levels, lubrication, and cleaning of condenser tubes. Reports detailing inspections and recommended repairs must be submitted to the government representative within 14 days post-service. Emergency services must be available 24/7, with a response time of two hours. The contractor is responsible for providing necessary repair parts and maintaining service quality, measured by timely report submissions, effective communication, and thorough documentation of work performed. Performance reviews will assess satisfaction through feedback and compliance with service schedules. This document is part of a federal RFP, outlining precise maintenance needs and expectations for HVAC systems in a government facility. The focus on compliance and efficiency reflects the importance of maintaining optimal operating conditions for essential equipment within the federal framework.
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