This is a solicitation for HVAC services at Arlington National Cemetery and United States Soldiers and Airmen's Home National Cemetery. The contract includes maintenance and repair of HVAC, hot water, and ice machines, emergency repairs, equipment and supplies, and duct cleaning. The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside. Proposals are due by March 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. The award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Offerors must submit two proposals: one complete proposal and one redacted proposal. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT.
The period of performance for the base year of the contract is from April 16, 2026, to April 15, 2027. Option periods extend performance through April 15, 2031. Specific delivery timelines for individual tasks, such as the server room cooling unit replacement, are also detailed within the solicitation.
The bid notice indicates that payment will be made by the government and specifies that contractors shall submit invoices through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Specific document types for payment requests (e. g. , invoice, receiving report, cost voucher) are detailed in DFARS clause ****.
The bid notice mentions that offerors should include terms of any express warranty in their proposal, but does not specify a standard warranty period or terms.
The bid notice states that the award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis.
The technical evaluation factor requires that the offeror's proposal clearly demonstrates a full understanding of all requirements within the scope of the PWS and the capability to perform successfully, including staffing personnel with qualifying education and/or certifications to perform to current EPA standards and industry standards (ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 180).
The bid notice states that when required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the government and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless destroyed during pre-award testing.
The bid notice specifies a due date for questions and comments regarding the RFP as March 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT. This is the deadline for seeking clarification, not for formal challenges after award.
The estimated total value for this acquisition is $19,000,****.