Replacement heating and cooling equipment for USCG Training Center Cape May.

This Statement of Work details a federal procurement requirement by the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May in New Jersey for new, corrosion-resistant HVAC replacement equipment. Due to the corrosive coastal environment, the facility requires specialized equipment to maintain operational readiness across several base buildings, including the Admin Building, Unaccompanied Personnel Housing, the CPO Building, and the Electronic Support Detachment building. The scope of the contract covers the purchase and delivery of specific Carrier-branded equipment, including one 80-ton air-cooled chiller, two 30-ton air-cooled chillers, one 20-ton air-cooled chiller, and two 5-ton split-system heat pump systems with smart thermostats. Additionally, the contractor must provide a factory-authorized startup visit, commissioning oversight, basic operational training for Coast Guard personnel, and a written startup report. Physical installation, wiring, and piping of the equipment are excluded from this contract and will be performed separately by the Government's Public Works Division. All equipment must be delivered, and startup services completed, within 160 calendar days of the contract award. Visiting contractor personnel must meet all base security and identification requirements. Deliveries must occur during designated weekday hours, and all written deliverables are subject to a 10-day government review and acceptance period.

This document provides a summary of substantive changes made to the Statement of Work (SOW) dated September 9, 2026, for the procurement of HVAC replacement equipment at the USCG Training Center Cape May. The revisions primarily adjust equipment models and remove warranty requirements from several Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): - **CLIN 0004 & CLIN 0005:** The model numbers for the 5 Ton Variable Speed Air Handler and the 5 Ton Primary Outdoor Condensing Unit were swapped. Carrier model 45MUAAQ60XX3 is now designated for CLIN 0004, while Carrier model 37MUHAQ60AA3 is designated for CLIN 0005. Additionally, the five-year parts and labor warranty language was removed from both CLIN tables and section headings. - **CLIN 0006:** The five-year parts and labor warranty language was removed from the CLIN table and section heading for the Smart Wifi Thermostat & Control Logic (Carrier TSTATCCEWF). - **CLIN 0002:** The wind baffle accessory was removed from the field-installed accessories list for the 30 Ton Chiller serving the UPH Building, leaving only the vibration isolators. These modifications update the technical requirements and scope of the equipment solicitation for the ESD and UPH Buildings at the training center.

This federal solicitation (67100PR260037973) is a 100% Small Business set-aside request for quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May in New Jersey. The agency seeks a contractor to provide brand-name Carrier HVAC replacement equipment, delivery, and a factory-authorized startup visit. The requirement comprises seven contract line items (CLINs), including an 80-ton chiller, two 30-ton chillers, a 20-ton chiller, two 5-ton variable speed air handlers, two 5-ton outdoor condensing units, and two smart thermostats—all featuring a 5-year parts and labor warranty—alongside factory-authorized startup, commissioning, and training services. All equipment must be delivered and startup services completed within 160 calendar days of contract award. The contract will be awarded on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis to the responsible offeror providing the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote that meets the brand-name specification and delivery schedule. Offerors must submit a pricing volume (Volume 1) and a detailed technical proposal not exceeding 30 pages (Volume 2). Quotes must be submitted electronically to Contracting Officer John Caicedo at john.h.caicedo2@uscg.mil by September 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) in arrears upon final government acceptance.

This Request for Quotation (RFQ 67100PR260037973), issued by the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), outlines the contract terms, clauses, and provisions for a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. Classified under NAICS code 333415 (small business size standard of 1,250 employees), the acquisition is a total small business set-aside. Evaluation for the award will be based on three primary factors: technical acceptability meeting brand name requirements, delivery schedule, and price. Award will be made to the responsible offeror providing the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) clauses by reference. Key provisions include: * **Independent Price Determination and Economic Purchase Quantity:** Guidelines for independent pricing and submitting recommendations for advantageous purchase quantities. * **Product Standards:** Clauses concerning Buy American Act compliance and specific domestic sourcing requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). * **Security and Training:** Mandated annual IT Security Awareness Training and signed Rules of Behavior for contractor personnel accessing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) systems. * **Invoicing:** Electronic submission of payment requests is required through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with John Caicedo designated as the receiving official. * **Tax Exemptions:** Explains the federal tax-exempt status of the U.S. Coast Guard, listing its specific tax exemption and identification numbers.

This federal document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for commercial products below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The procurement seeks brand-name Carrier equipment to replace end-of-life HVAC units providing critical cooling to multiple buildings at the USCG Training Center (TRACEN) Cape May. Specifically, the Coast Guard requires four new Carrier AquaSnap air-cooled chillers and two complete Carrier split systems. These units will serve as direct, like-for-like replacements for existing legacy models. Market research and site reviews indicate that utilizing a brand other than Carrier would require extensive modifications to existing concrete pads, piping, electrical connections, ductwork, refrigerant lines, and control systems. Standardizing on Carrier equipment minimizes site work, reduces design and installation costs, and avoids prolonged facility outages. While competition is restricted to the Carrier brand, the Contracting Officer will post the solicitation on SAM.gov to allow eligible vendors to compete. The final price will be determined fair and reasonable through competitive bidding, comparison to the Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE), and general market research.