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Today’s strongest signals are classified as:

BID NOW
INVESTIGATE / TEAM
MONITOR

BID NOW

NOAA Galveston HVAC Repair / Replacement

Agency: NOAA
Solicitation: 1333MF26Q0110
Location: Galveston, Texas
Set-aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 238220
Due: September 16

Why it deserves attention

NOAA is seeking installation of five ductless mini-split systems at its Galveston laboratory. Four units replace failing systems and one is a new installation. This is a direct-fit HVAC project reserved for small businesses.

Key details

  • Five ductless mini-split systems

  • Four replacements plus one new installation

  • Work at NOAA's Galveston laboratory

  • Total Small Business set-aside

  • Questions are due September 10

  • A site visit was scheduled for September 9

  • No bond requirement was identified in the reviewed solicitation summary

Next action

  1. Review the complete solicitation package today.

  2. If the site visit has already occurred, determine whether attendance was mandatory. It appears to have been highly recommended rather than mandatory.

  3. Submit any remaining questions before the September 10 deadline.

  4. Confirm equipment selections and installation requirements before preparing the quote.

Official source: Solicitation 1333MF26Q0110 on SAM.gov. FedConnect also lists the opportunity with a September 16 response date.

BID NOW

JBSA Fort Sam Houston 4-Ton HVAC Units

Agency: U.S. Air Force
Solicitation: FA301626Q0270
Location: JBSA Fort Sam Houston
Set-aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 238220
Due: September 16

Why it deserves attention

The Air Force is replacing seven 4-ton Bard wall-mounted HVAC units, or approved equivalents, at Building 1472. The project includes refrigerant recovery, removal, disposal, installation, and documentation.

Key details

  • Seven 4-ton wall-mounted systems

  • Bard or approved equal

  • Existing equipment must be decommissioned and removed

  • Refrigerant recovery documentation required

  • Licensed/certified HVAC technicians required

  • Amendment 1 added a missing cover page and full solicitation document, making the amendment materially important to bidders

Next action

  1. Download the solicitation and Amendment 1.

  2. Confirm whether proposing Bard equipment or an equivalent.

  3. If proposing an equivalent, prepare the required manufacturer, part-number, specification, and technical literature.

  4. Prepare the technical plan and pricing.

  5. Email the completed quote to both published Air Force contacts.

Contracting contacts:
Jaime Martinez
[email protected]
210-671-1718

Alexis Garcia
[email protected]

Submission route: Email to the published contracting contacts.

INVESTIGATE

FEMA Denton Roof and HVAC Replacement

Agency: FEMA
Location: Federal Regional Center, Denton
Stage: Presolicitation
Anticipated set-aside: WOSB
NAICS: 236220
Tentative offers due: September 16

Why it deserves attention

This project combines replacement of approximately 3,000 square feet of roofing with two rooftop HVAC systems. FEMA requires the contractor to demonstrate the ability to perform within a 150-mile radius of Denton.

Key details

  • Two rooftop HVAC replacements

  • Approximately 3,000 square feet of roofing

  • WOSB set-aside anticipated

  • 150-mile performance-radius requirement

  • Site visit is today, September 9 at 10:00 AM Central

  • Attendance was strongly recommended, not mandatory

  • Site-visit registration was requested by 9:00 AM today

Next action

  1. If registered, attend today's site visit.

  2. If not registered, do not assume you can attend late.

  3. Monitor SAM.gov for the full solicitation immediately.

  4. Confirm WOSB eligibility.

  5. Prepare for the tentative September 16 response date.

Published contact:
Barbara Gonzalez, Contract Specialist
[email protected]

Neddra Tucker, Contracting Officer
[email protected]

This is a very good example of why Pro exists. A Friday-only reader would miss today's site visit.

TEAM / INVESTIGATE

Fort Sam Houston Army Reserve Center Rehabilitation

Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Solicitation: W912QR26RA055
Location: Fort Sam Houston
NAICS: 236220
Set-aside: Full and Open
Due: September 10

Why it deserves attention

The 66,789-square-foot rehabilitation includes HVAC along with roofing, electrical, water distribution, fire protection, and interior work. For many HVAC companies, the practical opportunity is as a mechanical subcontractor rather than prime contractor.

Key details

  • Design-build project

  • Significant HVAC scope

  • Full and Open procurement

  • Multiple amendments

  • Phase II documents handled through PIEE

  • Small-business subcontracting requirements make teaming relevant

Next action

  1. Review Amendment 0005 and current Phase II documentation.

  2. Decide whether prime participation is realistic.

  3. If not, identify likely prime teams.

  4. Approach relevant teams with HVAC/mechanical capabilities and federal past performance.

Contract contact: Alex Hamilton, USACE.

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