SZCQ192156 Repair of Building 156 Intent to Sole Source

Project ID: W50S8A26RA002 FederalOpportunitiesSpecial Notice

Overview

Agency	Department of the Army
Deadline	04/15/26
Posted	03/31/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	541310 - Architectural Services
PSC	C211 - Architect And Engineering- General: Landscaping, Interior Layout, And Designing
Location	Portsmouth, NH 03803 United States

Description

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The 157th Air Refueling Wing has a long-standing requirement to bring the electrical and HVAC systems in its simulator building up to code. To address the extensive mechanical deficiencies in Building 156, an architecture-engineering firm will undertake a comprehensive project beginning with a full retro-commission of the entire mechanical system. This initial phase involves testing every system input and output, calibrating all sensors for accuracy, and updating the operational sequences to comply with current building codes, which may differ from the original design intent. Upon completion, this retro-commission report, containing recommendations for optimization, will be delivered to the Base Civil Engineer. Following this analysis, the design phase will commence, focusing on critical upgrades such as upgrading the chilled water loop pumps to modern variable speed models, and replacing the computer room's problematic mist humidifier with a superior mist-free ultrasonic system. The design will also incorporate a new backup cooling system for the critical computer room, a permanent solution to prevent rodents from infesting the pad-mounted HVAC unit, and a significant modification of the building's energy management control system to support the new equipment, which includes researching the cost-effectiveness of a full upgrade to Schneider Electric's "Smart" platform. This work was previously contracted to Oak Point Associates under contract number W912TF19F5304 for Type A services but was not extended to a full Type A and B design due to funding limitations at the time. A sole source justification was signed using the authority of 10 United States Code 3204(a)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(A), Substantial Duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. That justification recommends a sole source award to the Designer of Record: Oak Point Associates (UEI: JY7EDGSXZ769) at 231 Main Street, Biddeford, Maine 04005. A copy of the justification is attached to this posting.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The 157th Air Refueling Wing requires upgrades to the electrical and HVAC systems in its simulator building, specifically Building 156. This project aims to address extensive mechanical deficiencies through a comprehensive retro-commissioning of the entire mechanical system. The work will be performed by Oak Point Associates, the Designer of Record, who previously completed design services for this building under contract W912TF19F5304. The project is critical for compliance with current building codes and operational efficiency. Work Details The scope of work includes: 1) Conducting a full retro-commission of the mechanical system, which involves testing all system inputs and outputs, calibrating sensors, and updating operational sequences; 2) Delivering a retro-commission report with optimization recommendations; 3) Upgrading chilled water loop pumps to variable speed models; 4) Replacing the computer room's mist humidifier with an ultrasonic system; 5) Installing a new backup cooling system for the computer room; 6) Implementing measures to prevent rodent infestations in HVAC units; 7) Modifying the energy management control system to support new equipment; 8) Ensuring compliance with DoD Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection standards and fire alarm integration codes. The A-E firm will manage the entire project lifecycle from initial reports to final construction documents and provide services during construction. Place of Performance Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, NH.

Contacts

Contact name	Casey Pridham
Contact email	casey.a.pridham.mil@army.mil
Contact phone	(603) 715-3668
Secondary contact name	Matthew Lapointe
Secondary contact email	matthew.r.lapointe.civ@army.mil
Secondary contact phone	(603) 225-1220