Opportunity
SAM #1240BE27Q0018
Replace Santee Experimental Forest Laboratory’s 3-ton packaged heat pump system
Buyer
USDA FOREST SERVICE
Posted
November 09, 2026
Respond By
November 24, 2026
Identifier
1240BE27Q0018
NAICS
238220
The USDA Forest Service is seeking replacement of the Santee Experimental Forest Laboratory’s failed 3-ton packaged heat pump system. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Forest Service, Southern Research Station; Santee Experimental Forest Laboratory in Cordesville, South Carolina. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named in the provided materials. The Forest Service is the purchasing agency. - Products requested: One 3-ton packaged air-source heat pump, one programmable thermostat, one concrete equipment pad, and equipment risers. No part numbers are specified. - Services requested: Remove and replace the existing HVAC equipment, install and commission the new system and accessories, verify operation, train the owner, and provide turnover documentation. - Key requirements: The heat pump must be high-efficiency and ENERGY STAR-certified or FEMP-designated, sized for the existing ducts and electrical service, and comply with applicable federal efficiency requirements. The thermostat must be programmable for a 7-day schedule and ENERGY STAR- or FEMP-designated. Work also includes electrical and controls, condensate management, refrigerant recovery, and appropriate disposal. - Performance timing: Begin within 30 calendar days and complete within 60 calendar days after the Contracting Officer authorizes work to begin.
Description
Solicitation number 1240BE27Q0018 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the replacement of an existing 3-ton packaged heat pump system with a new, high efficiency ENERGY STAR certified unit that also satisfies FEMP federal purchasing requirements for energy consuming products. The unit serves the Laboratory at the Santee Experimental Forest located at 3734 SC-402, Cordesville, SC 29434.
Please see attached solicitation and supporting documents for a full description of the requirement.