Opportunity
SAM #1305M326Q0175
NOAA 80-ton Chiller Replacement at Manchester Research Center, Port Orchard, WA
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
May 16, 2026
Identifier
1305M326Q0175
NAICS
238220
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service is seeking a contractor to replace an 80-ton chiller at the Manchester Research Center in Port Orchard, WA. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) - Western Acquisition Division, Seattle - OEMs and Vendors: - Basis of design is TRANE (Model CGAM) or approved equal - Existing chiller to be removed is a Century 80-ton chiller - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) air-cooled 80-ton chiller (TRANE Model CGAM or equivalent) - Must be corrosion-resistant for marine environments - Use low-GWP refrigerant (e.g., R32 or equivalent) - Hermetically sealed scroll compressors - BACnet-ready DDC controls - Compliant with UL 1995, NEC, AHRI 550/590 & 551/591, ANSI/ASHRAE 15 - Removal and disposal of existing Century 80-ton chiller and refrigerant - Installation of new chiller using existing infrastructure (glycol tank, pumps, piping, concrete pad, electrical, seawater heat exchangers) - Testing and commissioning by manufacturer-certified technician, with certified performance report - Training for NWFSC personnel on operation and preventive maintenance - Documentation deliverables: safety plan, project schedule, substitution requests, work plan, as-built drawings (hard copy, PDF, CAD), O&M manual - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Chiller must match existing performance and fit marine environment - Use of low-GWP refrigerant is mandatory - All work must comply with Buy American construction material requirements and federal wage determinations - One-year warranty from final acceptance or government possession - Small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 - Place of Performance: - Manchester Research Center, 7305 Beach Drive, Port Orchard, WA 98366 - Contracting office: Western Acquisition Division, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Description
80-ton chiller replacement at the Manchester Research Center in Port Orchard, Washington.