Opportunity

SAM #1232SA26Q0815

USDA ARS Seeks Biocontainment Enclosures for Overhead Coiling Doors at NBAF

Buyer

ARS APD

Posted

June 18, 2026

Respond By

July 07, 2026

Identifier

1232SA26Q0815

NAICS

238290

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to design, fabricate, and install biocontainment enclosures for three overhead coiling doors at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) - Products/Services Requested: - Biocontainment enclosures for three overhead coiling doors: - 1 EDS Door G.033.a (22 ft x 13 ft) - 2 TTA Doors (G.021.a and G.032.b, each 12 ft x 10 ft) - Enclosures must: - Be sealed on all edges and withstand negative air pressure - Use clear flexible film with passive particulate filtration (99.97% efficiency for 0.3 micron particles) - Feature roll-up bottom sections for equipment and personnel access - Withstand 2,000 lbs traffic load and last at least 10 years - Include smoke leak testing, maintenance schedules, and a minimum one-year warranty - Services: - Design, fabrication, and installation of enclosures - Smoke leak testing and documentation - Maintenance and inspection schedule delivery - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be an authorized installer with documented experience in similar biocontainment projects - Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable basis - Set aside for small businesses, including women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses - No specific OEMs or commercial product brands are named in the solicitation or attachments

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 1232SA26Q0815 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for EDS & TTA Roll Up Doors Bio Enclosure for Manhattan, KS.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 – Other Building Equipment Contractors.  The small business size standard is $22M  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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