Sources Sought Announcement - HVAC Controls - Renovate Sijan Hall - Phase One at U.S. Air Force Academy, CO
ID: W9128F25SM021Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST OMAHAOMAHA, NE, 68102-4901, USA

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

PSC

REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING COMPONENTS (4130)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c76f3a94f70542d58148a6f6e1df0714/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is conducting market research for HVAC control systems as part of the Renovate Sijan Hall – Phase One project at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. The procurement seeks to identify sources capable of providing Direct Digital Control (DDC), Energy Management Control System (EMCS), and Java Application Control Engine (JACE) systems, with an estimated contract value for HVAC controls ranging from $800,000 to $1.1 million, within a larger construction contract valued between $100 million and $250 million. This project is critical for ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with military standards during phased renovations, which will maintain functionality while upgrading mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities statements by 12:00 p.m. Central Time on March 5, 2025, to Scott Dwyer at Scott.Dwyer@usace.army.mil, ensuring adherence to specified requirements and confidentiality of proprietary information.

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    23 09 00.pdf
    The document outlines the specifications for providing a Direct Digital Control (DDC) system for HVAC and building-level systems in the Repair Sijan Hall project at the U.S. Air Force Academy. It emphasizes that the control system must be supplied by Siemens Controls Inc., integrating with existing Utility Monitoring and Control Systems (UMCS). The specifications detail exemptions for proprietary systems and emphasize the need for a building control network compliant with BACnet standards. Key requirements include the provision of various control system components, compliance with specific international codes and standards, and detailed documentation for all software and hardware. The contractor is tasked with installing, testing, and ensuring that all components function appropriately without dependence on outside systems. The documentation must include thorough records of the system configuration, test reports, and various quality control checklists to confirm compliance with design criteria. The comprehensive focus on integration, documentation, and compliance in the specifications reflects the demanding standards characteristic of government RFPs, ensuring safety, operational efficiency, and future scalability of HVAC systems within military facilities.
    Sources-Sought-Technical-Description-HVAC-Controls_Sijan-Hall.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for HVAC control systems—specifically, Direct Digital Control (DDC), Energy Management Control System (EMCS), and Java Application Control Engine (JACE)—for the Renovate Sijan Hall – Phase One project at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado. The estimated construction contract value ranges from $100 million to $250 million, with HVAC controls valued at approximately $800,000 to $1.1 million. The project entails phased renovations, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work while maintaining operational buildings. Vendors are required to supply non-developmental items that comply with Siemens standards, with minimal maintenance and easily repairable systems. The procurement will follow full and open competition, and no classified materials should be submitted in the responding capabilities statement. Participation aims to ensure compliance with DoD and Air Force design standards while promoting sustainable construction. Responses are due by March 5, 2025, and submissions will not be returned, maintaining corporate confidentiality for proprietary information.
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