B180 100-Ton Chiller Rental

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
FA664826Q0005
NAICS
532490
PSC
W041
Set-aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted
June 13, 2026
Response due
June 22, 2026
Place of performance
Homestead, FL

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking a total small business set-aside for the rental of a 100-ton air-cooled chiller at Homestead Air Reserve Base in Florida. This contract includes the provision of all necessary equipment, installation, and connections for temporary air conditioning while a permanent unit is being replaced. As a combined synopsis/solicitation, interested small businesses should track this opportunity closely and prepare to submit quotes that include the required specifications for the chiller's electrical needs.

Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.

Description

1 Rev date: 5/29/2026 RENTAL OF 100-TON AIR COOLED CHILLER AT HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE B180 Statement of Work GENERAL: The work covered by this requirement consists of, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all plant, labor, services, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and all miscellaneous requirements needed to perform all operations in conjunction with the effort to accomplish the Scope of Work below. All work shall be done in conformance to federal, state and local codes and regulations, and OSHA requirements. The term, Contractor, shall be interpreted to mean the prime contractor and all its subcontractors. The term, Contracting Officer, shall mean the Contracting Officer and/or designated representatives. 1. SITE LOCATION: Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) Florida, Building 180. 2. Rental of 100-TON CHILLER TEMPORARY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: a. This contract consists of the rental of a 100-ton (480V-3PH) air cooled chiller temporary unit, while a BCE project is authorized and executed to purchase and replace the damaged Unit. Initial award is for a 12-month rental and shall include three (3), one (1) month options to be exercised in FY27 if necessary. b. Contractor is responsible for bringing to the base all required equipment including connections and cables. Contractor must also provide installation/final connections and start-up. c. Contractor will need 30 feet of water pipe connections and 40 feet of electrical connections from temp chiller to building. 3. Temporary air-cooled Chiller. a. Chiller-water pumps shall be integrated into the temporary chiller. Temporary chiller shall have supply and return hoses, and camlock ready cables. b. Contractor shall verify if the existing chilled-water piping has installed the supply and return flange to connect the temporary chiller hoses. c. Contractor shall connect the temporary chiller’s hoses to the existing chilled-water piping. d. Government will disconnect the power to the existing chiller and connect power to the temporary air-cooled chiller. This installation includes the set-up of a transformer if required. It is believed that building can support a 100-ton chiller without the need for a transformer on this requirement, however the specification sheet to include the chiller’s electrical requirements is being requested to be submitted with the quote so that we can confirm prior to finalizing an award. e. After government established power to temporary chiller, the Contractor is responsible to turn the chiller on and make sure the temporary chiller is working as per manufacturer’s recommendations. SCOPE OF WORK -- 1 of 2 -- 2 Rev date: 5/29/2026 4. Contractor is responsible for the proper operation of the temporary chiller. If the temporary chiller stops or is not working properly, the Contractor will be notified, and he/she is expected to resolve the issue within 4-hours after being called. Please provide MFG approved terms for how proper operation and restoration in the event of failure will be handled with quote package. 5. If a Temporary step-up transformer is required: a. Contractor shall coordinate with manufacturer and verify that the temporary step-up transformer KVA is large enough to handle the load of the temporary air-cooled chiller and/or air conditioning package unit. 6. BASE REGULATIONS: Contractor shall conform to all base regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, fire, traffic, and personnel clearance, in so far as they pertain to the Contractors’ activities at Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB), Florida. Contractor shall ensure conformance by all employees. 7. BASE ACCESS: Contractor shall coordinate with the Contract Officer to gain access to areas of the installation involving in this project. Contractor shall follow all Base rules and regulations regarding entry and access to Base. Contractor shall have in possession all applicable identification documents prior to arrival. Contractor is encouraged to perform background checks on personnel before submission to the Government; the Government is not responsible for consequences of contractor personnel failing to pass Base security criteria. Contractor is responsible to obtain, monitor, and renovate security badges used by its own staff and Subcontractors during the duration of this contract. a. Contractor employees requiring temporary access must be vetted prior to entry. The process starts with the Prime Contractor’s request through the PM who will then send the employee’s information to the Visitor Control Center’s (VCC) access database. Information must be sent 72 hours before access to base is needed. The individual must bring a valid vehicle registration and insurance and proof of ID (see more below on identity proofing documents). As of May 7, 2025, federal installations began requiring all visitors seeking base access to possess a REAL ID in accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and DODM5200.08v3. Additionally, all Non-U.S. Residents and Non-U.S. permanent resident personnel are subject to enhanced vetting procedures which can take up to 2 weeks for processing; please keep these timelines in mind when scheduling work crews and submitting base pass requests for vetting. -- 2 of 2 --

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