Installation of replacement Copeland semi-hermetic compressors for seawater chiller unit - Newport, Oregon
ID: Requirements-24-2490AType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (J041)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a80d30c0a94b4180bbf59217de9ece28/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking qualified contractors for the installation of two replacement Copeland semi-hermetic compressors for a seawater chiller unit at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The procurement aims to replace failing compressors that are critical for maintaining target temperatures in experimental tanks used for aquatic research on various fish and crab species from the Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing installation services, including the potential replacement of associated components, and must comply with safety regulations while offering a one-year warranty on the work performed. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capability statements and documentation comments to Jason Jenks at jason.jenks@noaa.gov by 4:00 p.m. Eastern on February 5, 2025, as this notice serves as a Sources Sought Notice and is not a request for quotations.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jason Jenks
    jason.jenks@noaa.gov
    Files
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    002 Draft Statement of Need 2.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks to procure the installation of two compatible compressors for the Fisheries Behavioral Ecology Program (FBEP) chilling seawater system at the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon. The objective is to replace failing compressors integral to maintaining target temperatures for experimental tanks used in aquatic research on Gulf of Alaska, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean fish and crab species. The technical specifications require Copeland discus semi-hermetic compressors, along with associated installation services, including possible replacement of discharge mufflers and suction accumulators. Vendors must provide a one-year warranty and comply with safety regulations, and they must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Delivery is expected three months post-award, emphasizing the critical need for restoratively functional chilling systems to support ongoing research initiatives. The proposal outlines the necessary competencies and compliance requirements for prospective contractors to ensure the effective installation and operation of the cooling systems.
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