Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0444
USDA ARS BARC Solicitation for Full-Time Onsite Industrial Hygiene Support Services
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
April 16, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0444
NAICS
541620
This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) seeks a qualified small business to provide full-time onsite Industrial Hygiene Support Services. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Safety, Occupational Health, and Environmental Management (SHEM) Unit - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Services Requested: - Full-time onsite industrial hygiene consulting services - Tasks include: - Workplace assessments - Hearing conservation assessments - Respirator fit testing - Radiation safety program development and reporting - 24/7 rapid response to safety incidents - Incident report writing - Annual documentation review - Occupational medical surveillance program support - Annual industrial hygiene inspections - Chemical hygiene officer duties (including chemical inventory management and compliance) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have relevant STEM education and experience with industrial hygiene instruments and compliance - Rapid 24/7 response capability for safety incidents - Small business set-aside under NAICS 541620 - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Registration in SAM and IPP required for invoicing - Place of Performance: - Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, 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; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0444 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Industrial Hygiene Support Services.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 541620 The small business size standard is $19.0 million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
See “Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions” for applicable clauses, instructions, and evaluation criteria.