MT. SAINT HELENS HVAC REPLACEMENT UNIT BUILDING #1106
Department of Agriculture · Forest Service · GIFFORD PINCHOT NATIONAL FOREST
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Solicitation number
1240BD26Q0090
Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS
238220
Product service code
N045
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-21
Response deadline
Sep 3, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Amboy, WA
Contracting contact
jorge.somoza@usda.gov
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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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This contract involves the supply and installation of a replacement (single phase power) complete Heat pump system at Mount St Helens National Volcanic Monument Ranger District Office located in Amboy, WA. The existing HVAC system in place will need to be removed and disposed of (off site and off Forest Service Property) by the contractor. The current system is a has failed and needs replacement. Pictures are in the attachment. The contractor shall provide all labor and materials to replace the HVAC system along with all electrical connections by a license electrician. All work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable codes, and standards (OSHA, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE). The contractor will replace the old unit with new units and make all necessary electrical connections to make the new units work. All units will be tested by the contractor. All electrical work is included in the quote. Amboy, WA routinely sees sustained winter temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit. The replacement HVAC system must operate efficiently below 25 degrees. Emergency or electric strip heating is not allowed to be the sole source to achieve operations in these temperatures. Clearly state in the proposal summary the type, size, model number, and lower temperature rating of the equipment to be installed. Provide a brochure of the unit that your company will be providing for this contract. If you fail to provide a full brochure, your company will not be evaluated for award. Solicitation number 1240BD26Q0090 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220. The small business size standard is $19.0 Million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The Service code is N045 installation of equipment- plumbing, heating, and waste disposal equipment. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. Address technical questions for this project to Melissa Jolley at (509) 310-3117 or email melissa.jolley@usda.gov Address contracting questions to Contracting Officer Jorge Somoza at (509) 423-2224. Email jorge.somoza@usda.gov Sent your quote by email to jorge.somoza@usda.gov only. do not send your quote to anyone else. Submit your quote no later than 03 September 2026 before 2:00 PM PDST. Any quote received after 2:00 PM on that day is late and it won’t be accepted it.
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Jorge Somoza
Role
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Email
jorge.somoza@usda.gov
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