56--Sources Sought Notice for BAA compliant, ductless, mini-split HVAC units for heating and cooling of telecommunications rooms.

This is a Sources Sought Notice for BAA compliant, ductless, mini-split HVAC units for heating and cooling of telecommunications rooms. This notice is for information purposes only and IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS OR BIDS. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, requests capability statements from manufacturers / vendors concerning the availability of HVAC units that satisfy the requirements described below. Responses to this sources sought announcement will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. NO SOLICITATION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. General Information: Responses are to be sent via email to [email protected] (phone 206-764-3203) or hard copy to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, PO Box 3755, CECT-NWS-M, ATTN Adam Birkland, Seattle, WA 98124-3755 no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time 4 February 2011. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The US Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District is seeking ductless mini-split HVAC units that meet the following requirements: 1. The unit shall be utilized to provide heating and cooling year-round for communications / server rooms . 2. Units shall be wall mounted or ceiling mounted inside the space. No floor mounted units shall be allowed. 3. Cooling Capacity 11,500 BTU, Heating Capacity 8,800 BTU 4.Space Temperature: Design Clg DB/Drift Point: 72 deg F/72 deg F. Design Htg DB/Drift Point: 72 deg F/72 deg F. Design Relative Humidity: 50% In addition to meeting the requirements indicated above, HVAC units shall comply with the Buy American Act (BAA). The BAA provides a preference for domestic construction materials mined, produced or manufactured in the United States as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause, "Buy American Act - Construction Materials" (FAR 52.225-9). For construction contracts exceeding $7,804,000, the Buy American Act restrictions are waived for designated country construction materials as defined in FAR 52.225-11, "Buy American Act - Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements." SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Manufacturers and/or suppliers responding to this announcement shall verify that units satisfy the general requirements indicated above. A catalog cut of the units with technical specification demonstrating this shall be included. In addition, please provide cost and place of manufacture for each unit. Also indicate refrigerant to ton ratio of each unit. Responses should be submitted to the indicated point of contact with company name, address, and point of contact including email address. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on 4 February 2011.