USFS, Southern Research Station, North Building HVAC Repair
AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
1240BE26Q0091
NAICS
238220
PSC
J041
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
September 11, 2026
Response due
September 23, 2026
Place of performance
2674, GA
What this opportunity is
The Department of Agriculture is seeking contractors for HVAC repair services at the Southern Research Station in Georgia, classified under NAICS code 238220. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, making it suitable for eligible firms in that category. As a combined synopsis/solicitation notice, interested vendors should prepare to submit bids rather than simply track the opportunity, as it indicates a request for proposals.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK
Project: USFS, South Research Station, Athens North Building (NB) HVAC Repairs
General Information
1.0 Scope of Work
Replacement/Repair of failed HVAC system components in the North Building (NB) at the Southern Research
Facility in Athens, GA.
Location: USFS, Southern Research Station, 320 East Green St, Athens, GA 30602
2.0 Background
The North Building (16-0001-ATH) is a 27,934 square-foot building, constructed in 1968. The building is a
two-story concrete and brick structure. The building is primarily used as office space, with some supporting
research laboratory and storage space. The building will be occupied during the execution of this work.
An inspection of the HVAC system identified multiple system components that require replacement. The
majority of these components are actuators and fan motors on room fan coil units (FCU). The remaining items
are issues related to air handling units (AHU) and components. Table 1 lists the failed components and their
location in the building.
No potentially hazardous materials are expected to be encountered during the execution of work under this
Scope of Work.
Contractor Requirements
3.0 Technical Requirements/Tasks
3.1 North Building HVAC System Component Replacement
Contractor Shall: Replace/repair all items listed in Table 1. Contractor shall ensure all items are installed and
functioning per manufacturer specifications. Any unforeseen nonfunctioning parts or needed repairs discovered
during the execution of this work shall be documented and conveyed to the government. The government may,
at its discretion, determine if repairs are in scope and issue a modification for additional work, or forego the
unforeseen work entirely.
3.2 Contractor’s Key Personnel: Contractor shall identify a person to be an on-site point of contact to
represent contractor, coordinate daily contract services, and a contract for government and contractor personnel
working onsite.
3.3 Contractor Work Plan
The Contractor shall provide a Work Plan containing a project timeline for various work elements from initial
inspection, parts ordering, repair and maintenance, and final inspection.
3.4 Contractor Quality Control Plan, Contractor Inspection
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The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) as part of their Technical Proposal. The Plan must
demonstrate how the Contractor shall assure that quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements
of the contract. The QCP shall specify:
- How quality will be monitored to ensure performance standards are met.
- How the work will be supervised.
- How results of the monitoring will result in quality performance.
- Identify the personnel responsible for performing quality control and contractor inspection prior
project completion.
3.5 Clean Up/Disposal
Contractor shall provide daily removal of work-related debris and trash from the building to an off-site
commercial disposal location. The Contractor is encouraged divert as much material as possible from disposal
in a solid waste landfill by utilizing salvage businesses for the recyclable content generated from the work.
Note: An onsite dumpster is NOT available for use by the Contractor.
Contractor shall provide final cleaning to restore project area to original condition or better.
4.0 Government Furnished
Parts: The government shall provide only 52 Honeywell Valve Actuators, Part Number X13611033010/U
Parking and storage areas: Vicinity of the work area. Coordinate final locations with the Government Technical
Monitor (who is also the site point of contact-SPOC).
5.0 Utilities:
120V power supply in the vicinity of the work area. Contractor shall provide any required extension cords.
Potable water supply in the vicinity of the work area. Contractor shall provide any required hoses.
Access to public restrooms.
6.0 Deliverables/Schedule
The Contractor shall begin performance within 14 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after
receiving authorization to begin work from the Contracting Officer.
Complete project no later than March 19, 2027
Warranty: Contractor shall provide a minimum of 1 year warranty on work performed (parts and labor).
7.0 Travel
Travel costs associated with the work shall be included in the overall fixed price provided in response to this
SOW.
8.0 Contractor’s Key Personnel
The contractor shall have a superintendent on site at all times while work is being performed. The Contractor’s
employees performing services as described herein shall be controlled, directed, and supervised, at all times, by
the Contractor. Contractor management will ensure that the employees properly comply with the performance
work standards outlined in this Statement of Work. The work set forth may not be interpreted or implemented
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in any manner that results in the Contractor creating or modifying Federal Policy. The Government will control
access to the facilities and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work. The term
Contractor as applied herein includes Subcontractors and Trades People.
9.0 Security Requirements
The Athens North Building is secured at all times. Access to the work site during normal business hours (0730-
1700 M-F, excluding Federal Holidays)
Contractor’s employees and subcontractors are required to check in with the GTM/site point of contact every
day prior to beginning work. Daily, the GTM will identify requirements for sign in and provide access to
locked work areas when needed.
9.0 Data Rights:
N/A
10.0 Section 508 – Electronic and Information Technology Standards:
N/A
11.0 Safety:
All work undertaken under this Statement of Work shall be performed in compliance with all applicable OSHA
Regulations for protection of the workers and public.
13.0 Applicable Licenses, Codes, and References:
All work shall be in compliance with the following applicable codes, but not limited to:
• International Building Code
• International Existing Buildin…
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