SAM #1232SA26Q0412

USDA ARS Replacement of Two Air Handling Units at National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD

This opportunity involves the replacement of two Air Handling Units (AHU-4 and AHU-5) at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland, for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library, Acquisition and Property Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; the procurement is open to qualified small business contractors under NAICS 238220. - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of two Air Handling Units (AHU-4 and AHU-5), including: - Complete demolition and removal of existing units and associated components - Installation of new AHUs (one 27,000 CFM, one 20,600 CFM), inline fans, VAV boxes with reheat coils, and integration with existing Building Automation System (BAS) - Fire alarm and detection system modifications (compatible with Notifier NFS2 3030 panel) - Wet-pipe sprinkler system modifications per NFPA 13 - Plumbing and HVAC piping installation - Temporary cooling provisions during construction - Asbestos abatement and lead remediation as identified in hazardous materials testing - Commissioning and onsite training for facility staff - Submission of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and warranty documentation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Compliance with extensive safety, environmental, and quality control standards (including OSHA, EPA, Maryland Department of the Environment, and GSA specifications) - Continuous operation of the occupied facility during construction; phased outages with advance notice - Licensed asbestos abatement contractor required for hazardous materials removal - 180-calendar-day period of performance from Notice to Proceed - One-year warranty on workmanship and materials - Submission of bid bond and references demonstrating relevant experience - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 238220 - Location: - All work to be performed at the National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0412 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Replacing two existing Air Handling Units at the National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.  

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors.  The small business size standard is $19M.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

A mandatory site visit is required to be technically acceptable.  Information is provided within the SF-1442/solicitation for location, date, and time.

Questions shall be submitted via emailed to david.hildebrand@usda.gov and are due no later than April 21, 2026 at 5:00PM EST.  This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.  No technical questions will recieve a response until after the site visit.  All responses will be posted on sam.gov as an attachment under the solicitation.  Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

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