SAM #1232SA26Q0282

USDA ARS HVAC and Electrical Power Upgrade at Utah State University Bee Lab

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking small business contractors to upgrade the HVAC system and electrical power at the Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD), ARS-1232SA - Project Scope: - Installation of new HVAC system and electrical power upgrades - Selective demolition, reconstruction, and related work - Integration with existing Johnson Controls Building Management System (BMS) - Emphasis on quality control, safety, environmental protection, and construction waste management - Commissioning, submittals, testing, and training required - Key Products and Equipment: - Boilers (2x, condensing fire tube, part number FBN1001) - Pumps (4x, end suction and inline circulator) - VAV and fan powered terminal units (hydronic heat, part numbers CV-3, SDV) - Humidifier (DriSteem SDU-I-RX, part number HUM-1 / SDU-1) - Air/dirt separator (Spirotherm VDT400, part number AS-1) - Condensing units (2x, Trane/Mitsubishi, part numbers CU-1, CU-2) - Ductless split system indoor units (3x, Mitsubishi Electric, part numbers AC-1, AC-2, AC) - Unit heaters (5x, Modine, part numbers UH-1 to UH-5) - Exhaust fans (6x, Greenheck, part numbers EF-G1 to EF-G6, additive alternate) - Variable frequency drives (6x, Yaskawa HV60U2011CFA, part numbers VFD-1 to VFD-6, additive alternate) - New variable speed fans (option line item, part number 7540-01-152-8067) - Notable Requirements: - Mandatory site visit for all bidders - Project set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS 238220 - Compliance with industry standards (e.g., NFPA 54 for gas piping) - Seismic bracing, thermal insulation, refrigerant piping, hydronic pumps, and commissioning included - OEMs Highlighted: - Johnson Controls (BMS integration) - DriSteem (humidifier) - Spirotherm (air/dirt separator) - Trane/Mitsubishi (condensing units) - Mitsubishi Electric (indoor units) - Modine (unit heaters) - Greenheck (exhaust fans) - Yaskawa (variable frequency drives) - Place of Performance: - Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit, Utah State University, 880 East 1400 North, Logan, UT 84131

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 1232SA26Q0282 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for The work includes Installation of new HVAC system and electrical power upgrades at the  Pollinating Insect-Biology Management, Systematics Research Unit at Utah State University 880 EAST 1400 NORTH, Logan, UT 84131.  

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.  Please see the paragraph titled “Mandatory Site Visit” in the full solicitation for registration requirements, location, and date.  

Questions shall be submitted via emailed to david.hildebrand@usda.gov and are due no later than April 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain time.  This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends.  Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.

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