Opportunity

SAM #127EAX26Q0106

Air Conditioning Replacement for USDA Nematology Lab in Hilo, Hawaii

Buyer

USFS CSA Southwest Area 7

Posted

September 04, 2026

Respond By

September 22, 2026

Identifier

127EAX26Q0106

NAICS

238220

This opportunity from the USDA Forest Service, CSA Southwest 7, focuses on replacing air conditioning units in the Nematology Lab at the Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research Unit (TPGRDRU) in Hilo, Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Southwest Region (CSA Southwest 7) - Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research Unit (TPGRDRU) - Scope of Work: - Remove and dispose of 8 non-operational, mold-affected air conditioning units - Install 4 wall AC units (provided by the government) with interior and exterior trim - Install a 36,000 BTU two-head split AC system to cool two main rooms - Perform electrical work, site preparation, foundation setting, insulation, sealing, and site cleanup - Seal and frame holes for 2 units no longer used - Provide a one-year warranty on installation - Products/Services Requested: - Wall AC units (4 units, government-furnished) - Split AC system (36,000 BTU, two-head, 1 unit) - Removal and disposal of 8 old AC units - Site preparation and foundation work - Construction contract administration and installation services - Unique Requirements: - Laboratory environment with humidity and mold issues - Coordination with Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for notifications and deliveries - Substantial completion within 60 calendar days from Notice-to-Proceed - Five-day notification before work completion for walkthrough and punch list - One-year warranty on installation - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers for new AC units are specified; all responsible small business sources may submit quotations. - NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors); total small business set-aside.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 127EAX26Q0106 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Replacement of Air Conditioning Units in Nematology  Lab

IAW Attachment 1 - Statement of Work:

This project is for replacing the air conditioning (AC) units in the nematology lab. The AC units are located for the Tropical Plant Genetic Resources and Disease Research Unit (TPGRDRU) at 928 Stainback Highway in Hilo, Hawaii. These AC units will replace current units which are not operational and/or are covered with mold and mildew from the standing humidity.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 – Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors  The small business size standard is $19M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

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