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BID NOW | FEMA Denton Roof & HVAC Replacement
Radar Status: NEWLY ACTIVE RFP
Agency: FEMA Region 6
Solicitation: 70FBR626R00000016
Location: Denton, Texas
Set-aside/eligibility: Woman-Owned Small Business
NAICS: 238990
Deadline: September 17, 2026
Why it matters: FEMA has moved this project from presolicitation into active bidding. The scope combines rooftop HVAC replacement, controls integration, testing and balancing, and roofing work, making this an immediate prime-or-team pursuit decision for eligible contractors.
Key details:
Remove and replace rooftop HVAC equipment
Replace associated ductwork, dampers, breakers, disconnects and electrical connections
Integrate new equipment with the existing Metasys controls system
Perform testing and balancing
Replace approximately 3,000 square feet of roofing and insulation
Firm-fixed-price requirement
Next action:
Confirm WOSB eligibility.
Pull the complete RFP and attachments.
Determine whether to pursue as prime or through a team.
Confirm controls and TAB capabilities.
Build the response around the September 17 deadline.
Official opportunity/source: Search SAM.gov for 70FBR626R00000016
Contracting contact: Barbara Gonzalez, [email protected], 337-263-4718
Submission route: Email response to [email protected] with Barbara Gonzalez copied.
BID NOW | NOAA Galveston HVAC Filter & Cleaning Contract
Radar Status: MATERIAL CHANGE, AMENDMENT 0004
Agency: NOAA / National Marine Fisheries Service
Solicitation: 1333MF26Q0108
Location: Galveston, Texas
Set-aside/eligibility: Total Small Business
NAICS: 238220
Deadline: September 15, 2026
Why it matters: Amendment 0004 clarifies several requirements that affect labor, pricing and proposal compliance. Contractors already pricing this job should revisit their assumptions before submitting.
Key details:
Base year plus four one-year option periods
41 water-source/water-to-water heat pumps clarified through amendments
Filters are changed monthly, while other full cleaning tasks are quarterly after initial service
Nine exhaust fans use A26 belts
Approximately 95% of specified units require above-ceiling access using an 8-to-9-foot ladder
Proposal is limited to eight pages, and certificate copies are acceptable evidence of required training/certifications
Next action:
Review Amendment 0004 and the final Q&A.
Recheck labor and material pricing against the clarified service frequencies.
Confirm personnel satisfy applicable licensing and certification requirements.
Acknowledge all amendments.
Keep the final proposal within the eight-page limit.
Official opportunity/source: Search SAM.gov for 1333MF26Q0108
Contracting contact: Suzanne Johnston, NOAA. Verify the current email address in the official SAM.gov notice.
Submission route: Electronic quote by email to the contracting officer. Request confirmation of receipt.
BID NOW | Houston VA Steam-to-Water Heater Installation
Radar Status: CLOSING TODAY / MULTIPLE AMENDMENTS
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs
Solicitation: 36C25626Q1200
Location: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, Texas
Set-aside/eligibility: Small Business
NAICS: 333414
Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Why it matters: Three amendments have been issued, including responses to 40 industry questions. Contractors pursuing the project should verify that their technical approach reflects the latest Q&A before submitting today.
Key details:
Two vertical steam-to-water heaters
Mechanical installation and BMS integration
Startup, commissioning and operator training
One-year preventive-maintenance program
Metasys/Johnson Controls and BACnet compatibility are relevant
Technical response must address OEM authorization and product information
Next action:
Review all three amendments and the latest Q&A.
Confirm OEM authorization.
Verify BMS integration capability and technical compliance.
Confirm the current deadline in SAM.gov.
Submit electronically before the deadline if pursuing.
Official opportunity/source: Search SAM.gov for 36C25626Q1200
Contracting contact: Tabitha Crosby, [email protected], 601-362-4471
Submission route: Email to [email protected]. Faxed quotes are not accepted.
BID NOW | JBSA Fort Sam Houston Seven 4-Ton HVAC Units
Radar Status: ACTION DUE TODAY
Agency: U.S. Air Force
Solicitation: FA301626Q0270
Location: JBSA Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas
Set-aside/eligibility: Total Small Business
NAICS: 238220
Quote deadline: September 16, 2026
Questions deadline: September 11, 2026
Why it matters: The solicitation is unchanged, but the contractor question window closes today. Contractors considering equivalent equipment should resolve technical questions now rather than waiting until quote preparation is complete.
Key details:
Seven 4-ton wall-mounted HVAC systems
Existing equipment must be decommissioned, removed and replaced
Bard or approved equal
Equal-product offers require supporting technical documentation
Quote deadline remains September 16
Next action:
Submit remaining technical questions today.
Confirm Bard versus equivalent equipment.
Assemble supporting technical literature for any equal products.
Finalize the technical and pricing response for September 16.
Official opportunity/source: Search SAM.gov for FA301626Q0270
Contracting contact: Jaime Martinez and Alexis Garcia. Verify current email addresses and phone numbers in the official solicitation.
Submission route: Email to both contracting contacts as specified in the solicitation.
MONITOR | NOAA Galveston Mini-Split Installation
Radar Status: ACTIVE / NO MATERIAL CHANGE
Agency: NOAA
Solicitation: 1333MF26Q0110
Location: Galveston, Texas
Set-aside/eligibility: Total Small Business
NAICS: 238220
Deadline: September 16, 2026
Why it matters: This remains a direct-fit small-business HVAC opportunity with installation work plus recurring preventive-maintenance options. No material change was identified today, so contractors already tracking it can continue toward the September 16 quote deadline.
Key details:
Five ductless mini-split systems
Four replacements
One new dual-head installation
Coastal/marine operating environment
Qualified HVAC and electrical personnel required
Preventive-maintenance option periods included
Next action:
Keep the opportunity in the active bid pipeline.
Confirm equipment and coastal-environment requirements.
Finalize pricing and references.
Submit before September 16.
Official opportunity/source: Search SAM.gov for 1333MF26Q0110
Contracting contact: Suzanne Johnston, [email protected]
Submission route: Email to [email protected].
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