Troubleshoot & Repair of Portable Chillers Service Requirement

Summary: Background The Government is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of providing troubleshooting and repair services for portable chillers at JBSA Lackland and Fort Sam Houston. The goal of this contract is to restore eight portable chiller units to full operational capability as outlined in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Work Details The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and technical expertise to diagnose, repair, and test eight portable chiller units. Key tasks include: 1. Troubleshooting & Diagnosis: Perform visual inspections, system diagnostics, data analysis, and leak detection. 2. Repair & Maintenance Tasks: Repair refrigerant leaks, replace defective components (compressors, fans, valves), inspect electrical systems, clean condenser coils. 3. Testing & Commissioning: Conduct performance testing under load, calibrate controls to factory specifications, perform final inspections for leaks and flow rates. 4. Deliverables: Provide detailed service reports, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals used, and logs of final operational data. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the construction projects will be performed (if provided). Place of Performance JBSA Lackland (1555 Gott Street) and Fort Sam Houston (2199 Storage Street). Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA), possess relevant contractor or trade licenses, provide bid/payment/performance bonds as required for construction services, ensure compliance with safety qualifications including EPA standards for refrigerant handling. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with 4T Mechanical under FA301625P0196 (JBSA Repair Chiller at Graduation Welcome Center B6330) valued at $15,577 for the period 07/22/25–10/21/25. The prior work description indicates chiller repair at JBSA, which aligns with the current requirement to troubleshoot, repair, and test portable chiller units at JBSA Lackland and Fort Sam Houston, including diagnosing system issues and restoring operational capability.