N--Request for Information/Sources Sought Synopsis for Market Research Purposes Onview on SAM.gov

This amendment attaches the RFI that was inadvertently left out. Request for Information/Sources Sought Synopsis for Market Research Purposes Only for Cooling Systems The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI), US Geological Survey (USGS) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in, experience, and the resources to support this requirement for the potential need for services. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3, Request for Information for Solicitation and Planning Purposes (October 1997), this notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The DOI, USGS intends to assess the responses to include in its decision-making. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to contract for services. The government will not pay for any information provided as a result of this notice and will not recognize or reimburse any cost associated with RFI submission. Responses to this RFI will not affect a potential offeror's ability to respond to any RFP that might follow. Please ensure that any sensitive or protected information is marked as such, as this information will be kept confidential except as provided by law. The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources and gather information that will help in forming the solicitation to maximize competition and secure the best value outcome for the American taxpayer. Interested prospective contractors are invited to reply to any or all the following. Background: As part of an ongoing process to reduce facility water consumption, the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) is planning on replacing multiple water-cooled chillers serving Segments A, B and C of the main building Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems with air-cooled units. Segments A, B and C chilled water is currently provided by a Multistack Maglev water cooled chiller (Model MS0292FC1M2W2H1CC66FL-R134A) in Room C-111m. An additional Dedicated Heat Recovery Chiller (DHRC) chiller (Model MS030XC2H2H2AAC-R410A) located in the same room is no longer used. This project would involve removing both the Maglev unit and the DHRC unit and installing a new outdoor chiller system capable of providing sufficient cooling capacity to make up for any losses in system efficiency. Due to risks of freezing weather, and because temperatures in transition months are highly variable, it is intended that the new system be configured to not require draining of the chilled water lines as a means of winterizing the chilled water loop to prevent damage to the new chiller or its primary piping circuit. Scope of Services: The estimated magnitude of this construction project is between $.75M and $1.5M. To eliminate the need for draining the chilled water lines as part of winterizing the new system, interested parties may propose a new chi…