Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Louisville District is conducting market research to identify qualified small‑business firms capable of providing comprehensive HVAC maintenance, diagnostics, and emergency repair services for the Olmsted Lock and Dam in Illinois. The effort will result in a five‑year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) under which individual task orders (typically 365‑day contracts) will be issued on an as‑needed basis. Respondents must demonstrate ability to service 21 high‑capacity commercial HVAC units, provide same‑day (four‑hour) emergency response, and possess specialized knowledge of LG DOAS controllers, iAIRE systems, and associated VFDs and controls. The sources‑sought response is due 01 Oct 2026 1:00 PM ET via an online survey form.
• Project location: Olmsted Lock and Dam, Olmsted, IL 62970
• Scope: Preventive maintenance, quarterly inspections, emergency troubleshooting, firmware updates, parts replacement for 21 commercial/industrial HVAC units
• Critical requirement: 4‑hour on‑site emergency response and OEM‑specific diagnostic capability
• Contract vehicle: Five‑year BPA; each call‑out is a separate 365‑day task order, award based on lowest bid
• Estimated annual value per task order: $50,000 + (cumulative BPA value anticipated ≥ $250,000)
• Small‑business set‑aside encouraged (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB)
• Submission method: Online market‑survey form only, deadline 01 Oct 2026 1:00 PM ET