SAM #W15QKN-26-Q-MED1

HVAC and Building Automation System Replacement at Owings Mills US Army Reserve Center

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors for a comprehensive HVAC replacement and controls modernization at the SSG Isadore S. Jachman US Army Reserve Center in Owings Mills, MD. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Reserve, 99th Readiness Division, Directorate of Public Works, Fort Dix, NJ - Products and Equipment Requested: - Replacement of one chiller (low GWP refrigerant, BACnet communication, seismic isolators) - Two air handling units (zinc-coated, powder-coated, variable speed, humidifier, BACnet-compatible) - Approximately 48 horizontal recessed 4-pipe fan coil units (integrated into BAS, no factory controls) - Four horizontal end suction distribution pumps (variable speed, VFDs, BACnet communication) - Building Automation System (BAS) based on Niagara N4 Framework with JACE-9000 controller, BACnet Advanced Application Controllers, programming, GUI, and integration - HVAC controls laptop computer (Windows 11+, 8GB RAM, 250GB+ storage) - New 2'x2' exterior wall vent assembly - Molded heavy-density fiberglass pipe insulation with vapor barrier and system labels - Services Required: - Complete HVAC system commissioning, testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) per NEBB or equivalent - Demolition and off-site disposal of old equipment and hazardous materials - Flushing, chemical cleaning, and passivation of hydronic piping - Site safety and quality control programs (FAR, OSHA, USACE EM 385-1-1 compliance) - Training: Minimum 16 hours hands-on for government staff, plus 1-year support with three follow-up training sessions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All new controls and equipment must be BACnet-compatible and open-standard (Niagara N4) - No factory controls on fan coil units; all must be integrated into the BAS - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, documentation, and training - Compliance with federal, state, and military standards is mandatory - Field verification of quantities required before installation

Description

HVAC Replacement and Modernization of Controls - Owings Mills, MD (99th RD)

INTRODUCTION The U.S. Army Contracting Command – New Jersey is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest and industry technologies available to support/provide HVAC Replacement and Modernization of Controls at the SSG Isadore S. Jachman United States Army Reserve Center (USARC), located at 12100 Greenspring Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117-1610 (MD019), in support of the 99th Readiness Division (99th RD). 

The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the responses to this sources sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. 

All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts or request for quotations. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. 

The purpose of this notice is to obtain the following information: (1) The availability and capability of qualified sources;  (2) Whether they are a small or large business relative to their size classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for the proposed acquisition (238220) with a small business size standard of $19,000,000.00. 

The U. S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing this Sources Sought Notice in an effort to perform market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy for HVAC Replacement and Modernization of Controls to be performed at the SSG Isadore S. Jachman United States Army Reserve Center (USARC), located at 12100 Greenspring Avenue, Owings Mills, MD 21117-1610 (MD019), in support of the 99th Readiness Division (99th RD). The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price  contract as a result of the solicitation to be issued. The expected period of performance is 270 days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The contractor shall provide all plant, labor, equipment, materials, transportation, supervision, technical expertise, and all other non-personal services to perform HVAC Replacement and Modernization of Controls. The work includes, but is not limited to, the following: Removal/Replacement of of one (1) Existing Chiller (Including Removal of Remote Heat Exchanger/Chiller Barrel), Removal/Replacement of two (2) Existing Air Handling Units (AHUs), Removal/Replacement of Approximately 48 Existing Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Removal/Replacement of four (4) Existing Distribution Pumps, and Removal/Replacement of Existing Building Automation System (BAS).

Attached is a DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) for planning purposes only. 

No solicitation documents exist at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these services or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this notice and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.

Submittal Requirements:  1) Name of Company; Company Address; Point of Contact, with Name, Phone Number, Email Address, NAICS Code, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Socio-Economic Size Status (Large/Small Business/HubZone/8(a)/Woman Owned Small Business/etc.).  2) Contractor acknowledges a clear understanding of all tasks specified in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement.  3) Contractor confirms full capabilities of completing the required work specified in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement.  4) Responses to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, which shall not exceed three (3) pages in length, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Mitchell Douglas, and Contracting Officer, Jasmyne Peterson, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email mitchell.e.douglass.civ@army.mil, and jasmyne.c.peterson.civ@army.mil no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, 16 JUNE 2026, and reference this synopsis number in subject line of e-mail and on all enclosed documents. 

Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. 

DO NOT SUBMIT CLASSIFIED MATERIAL. 

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

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