Sources Sought Notice - VSAB-1 Fan Box Rebuild
ID: 05012025Type: Sources Sought
AwardedMay 6, 2025
$48.6K$48,576
AwardeeLOCAL REAL ESTATE WHOLESALES LLC Slidell LA 70460 USA
Award #:70FBR625P00000033
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCYREGION 6Denton, TX, 76209, USA

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking qualified contractors for the rebuilding and balancing of 25 ceiling-mounted fan-powered HVAC boxes at the VSAB-1 Building in Denton, Texas. The project aims to enhance energy efficiency and climate control by replacing outdated components and integrating new systems into the existing Metasys framework. This initiative is crucial for maintaining optimal environmental conditions within FEMA facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability. Interested contractors must submit a completed facilities access form by April 23, 2025, and provide responses to the Sources Sought Notice by May 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Barbara Gonzalez at barbara.gonzalez@fema.dhs.gov or the Region 6 Procurement Branch at R6-Contracts@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Barbara Gonzalez
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    Barbara.gonzalez@fema.dhs.gov
    FEMA Region VI Procurement Branch
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    R6-Contracts@fema.dhs.gov
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    The FEMA Form FF-900-FY-21-100 is designed for individuals seeking access to FEMA-controlled facilities and the Mount Weather Emergency Operations Center (MWEOC). The form collects essential information from applicants, including personal data, employment details, and access requirements, to manage facility security and visitor control. Key purposes include ensuring safety at government properties and maintaining records for perimeter access control. The form must be completed by the applicant and reviewed by a government sponsor before submission to security management. It emphasizes the requirement of accurate information and outlines potential consequences for false statements, including denial of access. Additionally, it stipulates that personal information must be protected during submission. This document highlights FEMA's commitment to security and regulatory compliance, responding to the need for streamlined access protocols within federal operations while safeguarding sensitive environments. Through precise guidelines, it facilitates secure interaction with FEMA facilities, ensuring that only authorized personnel gain entry.
    The VSAB-1 Fan Box Rebuild project at the FEMA office in Denton, Texas, aims to improve energy efficiency and temperature control by overhauling 25 HVAC fan boxes. The project includes replacing old motors with high-efficiency models, removing outdated pneumatic controls, and ensuring proper sealing and cleaning of the units. The work must be integrated into the existing Metasys system for optimized climate control. Contractors are required to submit a detailed Performance Work Statement, including a schedule, noise management plans, and compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act. Five primary objectives drive the project: Planning and Preparation, Design, Installation, Cleanup, and Final Review and Inspection, with specific tasks and timelines outlined for each. The contract period spans 44 days, demanding robust safety measures and a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Security protocols dictate that all contractor personnel must have favorable background checks, with stringent controls on access to sensitive information. The document underscores FEMA’s commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance while ensuring minimal disruption during construction activities.
    The DHS, FEMA is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to assess contractors' qualifications for rebuilding and balancing 25 ceiling-mounted fan powered HVAC boxes at the VSAB-1 building in Denton, Texas. A site visit will occur on April 25, 2025, for potential contractors to evaluate the project space. Interested contractors must submit a facilities access form by April 23, 2025, and responses to specific queries by May 1, 2025. The project's goal is to improve energy efficiency and climate control within the building through enhanced fan box systems. The notice outlines the required format for responses, including company information, capabilities, past performance examples, and willingness to perform. The primary NAICS code applicable is 333415. The notice clarifies that it is for information-gathering purposes only and does not ensure a subsequent RFP or contract. The U.S. Government will not pay for responses and all submitted information will not be returned. Contractors' responses are essential for shaping potential future procurement strategies.
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