Environmental Growth Chambers, HVAC, and Controls Replacement, Moore Air Base, TX

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The document details Solicitation Number 12639525R0019 for the Growth Chamber HVAC Unit & Controls Replacement project at Moore Air Base, Texas, issued by USDA APHIS. It emphasizes that this project is exclusively set aside for small businesses. The contractor is expected to begin work following award notification and complete it within 180 calendar days. Offers must be submitted in sealed bids and include performance and payment bonds. An estimated project budget ranges between $1 million and $5 million. The document outlines required documentation for proposal submission, including a signed Standard Form 1442, and specifies a scheduled site visit on August 14, 2025, for potential bidders. Additionally, it stresses compliance with safety standards and federal construction wage requirements. The Solicitation also includes clauses related to the safeguarding of contractor information systems, performance measures, and adherence to the Buy American Act, which requires the use of domestic materials where possible. Evaluation criteria for award will include technical capability, price realism, and past performance, emphasizing the government’s goal of obtaining the most advantageous proposal for public funds.

This document, Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 12639525R0019, addresses the "Growth Chamber HVAC Unit & Controls Replacement" project for the USDA APHIS in Minneapolis, MN. The amendment primarily replaces pages 23 and 24 of the original solicitation, adding "Technical Approach" as a new component to the "Technical Capability" evaluation factor. Offers must acknowledge this amendment by the specified deadline through various methods, including submitting amended copies or separate communication. The evaluation criteria for award include Technical Capability (emphasizing relevant experience, a detailed technical approach for project management, quality control, safety, and execution, along with a proposed construction schedule), Price (assessed for reasonableness and realism, requiring breakdowns of labor and materials), and Past Performance (evaluating customer satisfaction, adherence to laws, and any past issues like terminations or liquidated damages). The contract will be a firm-fixed-price construction contract awarded to the most advantageous and responsible offeror.

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Solicitation 12639525R0019, Attachment 1, outlines the Statement of Work for the replacement and upgrade of HVAC units and controls at the USDA APHIS PPQ IMMDL (Insect Management and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory) in Edinburg, TX. The IMMDL, housed in Building 6414, is a 19,431 sq ft facility built in 1981, with recent renovations in 2024. It conducts vital research on plant pests, develops diagnostic technologies, and supports programs like the Mexican fruit fly eradication. The existing Environmental Growth Chambers (EGCs) are over thirty years old and malfunctioning, with obsolete parts. The project entails upgrading three KYSOR/RHEEM SEER EGCs, eight Chilled Water Environmental Growth Chambers, and two Standard Walk-In Coolers. This includes demolition of old units, installation of new evaporators, condensers, control panels, and associated piping and electrical work. All work must comply with applicable codes and environmental regulations, be performed by EPA certified technicians, and use new equipment. The facility has strict security protocols, including work hour restrictions and identification requirements for all personnel and vehicles. Project contacts are Gabriel Lopez (APHIS PPQ Facilities Manager) and Javier Caltzontzint (APHIS PPQ Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic).

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The document, 12639525R0019, addresses key clarifications and requirements for a federal project involving Environmental Growth Chambers (EGCs). It outlines essential details for contractors, covering scope, technical specifications, and administrative procedures. Key points include the preference for full removal of old piping, integration of new digital control panels with existing building automation systems, and detailed lighting specifications for the new chambers. The document also sets tolerances for humidification/dehumidification systems, confirms all EGCs can be taken offline simultaneously, and details security protocols for Moore Air Base. Other critical aspects include procedures for overtime approval, certified disposal processes for refrigerants and insulation, and the requirement for contractors to decide wage classifications. The USDA will perform final commissioning, and a minimum one-year warranty for parts and labor is required. The document also specifies the need for three separate individuals for Superintendent, SSHO, and QC Manager roles, and allows for period of performance extensions due to supply chain delays.

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This amendment, identified as 12639525R0019, extends the closing date for proposal submissions to September 4th at noon CT. Issued by USDA APHIS in Minneapolis, MN, this modification updates solicitation APHIS-MN-126395. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing and returning copies, acknowledging on their offer, or sending a separate communication, ensuring it arrives before the new deadline. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The USDA's Solicitation 12639525R0019 addresses the replacement of HVAC units and controls for 6414 Growth Chambers. The project involves 8 EGCs and 3 Rheem SEER units, totaling 11 chambers. Key requirements include replacing all chamber cooling coils, chilled water 3-way control valves, and integrating the DDC system with the base EMCS. The system needs to maintain temperatures between 4-50 °C (typically 20-28 °C) with ±0.5-1.0 °C stability and humidity between 40-90 %RH (typically 50-70 %RH) with ±2 %RH stability. Lighting must be full-spectrum LED, dimmable 0-100%, with photoperiod programming. The government expects a performance-based, design-build delivery, requiring a Texas PE-stamped final design and independent third-party Test and Balance (TAB) and commissioning. Electrical panel upgrades are not anticipated, and no upsizing of coils, driers, or OA AHUs is required.

This amendment, identified as 12639525R0019/0003, extends the closing date for the receipt of proposals to September 11 at noon CT. Issued by USDA APHIS in Minneapolis, MN, the amendment modifies the original solicitation dated July 29, 2025. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or via separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date may result in the rejection of the offer. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

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