Two Chiller Replacement Project
ID: 15DDHQ26Q00000011Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFDRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATIONHEADQUATERSSPRINGFIELD, VA, 22152, USA

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

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INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING, AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT (N041)
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    The Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking qualified contractors for the Two Chiller Replacement Project at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The project involves replacing two aging 275-ton Trane chillers with new 300-ton Trane ACR 300T Series C R513A chillers and associated chilled water pumps to enhance energy efficiency and comply with environmental regulations. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational integrity of the facility's climate control systems, ensuring a safe and effective training environment. Interested contractors must submit their proposals electronically by email to the designated contacts, Alycia Stevenson and Andrew Craig, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission. The project completion timeline is set for 12 weeks post-award, and all proposals must adhere to the specified requirements outlined in the solicitation.

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    The U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued an RFQ (15DDHQ26Q00000011) for a Two Chiller Replacement Project at the DEA Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The project involves replacing two aging 275-ton Trane chillers with new 300-ton Trane ACR 300T Series C R513A chillers and two chilled water pumps to meet environmental regulations and improve energy efficiency. The contractor must possess a state trade license for HVAC/Mechanical work, be registered in the Government SAM System, and provide a firm, fixed-price quote including all labor, materials, and professional services from a Virginia-licensed Mechanical Engineer. Key requirements include adhering to a 12-week project completion timeline post-award, safe refrigerant disposal, continuous operation of one chiller during the project, and extensive documentation and training for DEA personnel. The solicitation details specific clauses and provisions related to commercial products and services, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations.
    The provided document outlines the procedures for requesting access to the DEA Academy, detailing different visitor types and the information required for each. It specifies submission deadlines based on visitor categories, ranging from three business days for vendors/contractors to two business days for government employees, juveniles, and family members. All visitors must receive confirmation from their DEA point of contact before arrival. The form requires personal details, purpose of visit, agency affiliation, and specific buildings to be visited. It also notes exceptions for current federal employees/contract employees or law enforcement officers visiting the Stafford Training Center, who do not require this form. Additional sensitive information like Date of Birth, SSN, Race, Gender, Driver's License details, and Place of Birth is required for visitor types 4 (Vendor/Contractor/Instructor) and 5 (Other). The process involves a DEA point of contact submitting the request to Quantico Security. This document ensures security protocols and proper vetting for all individuals seeking access to the DEA Academy facilities.
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