Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26R0048
USDA ARS Cooling Tower Media and Component Replacement at Building 154 (Marley OEM Parts)
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
July 10, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26R0048
NAICS
238290, 236220
The USDA National Centers for Animal Health is seeking a contractor to replace cooling tower media and associated components in six two-cell Marley NC8310H2BM cooling towers at Building 154. - Government Buyer: - US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Centers for Animal Health, ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Marley (OEM for cooling tower components: MX75 fill, TU12X drift eliminators, ST nozzles) - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of Marley MX75 fill material (6 sets) - Replacement of Marley TU12X drift eliminators (6 sets) - Replacement of Marley ST short nozzles (144 units) - Replacement of stainless steel fill area casing panels (192 units) - Replacement of stainless steel fill tubes (192 units) - Replacement of various stainless steel support structures, water deflectors, drain trays, water diverters, and drift eliminator supports/retainers - Mechanical preventive maintenance on six towers (including driveshaft, gearbox, oil, lube lines, shaft alignment, fan pitch/tip clearance, and reporting) - Repair of FRP inner fan cylinder on one cell - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be phased to maintain cooling tower operations during the project - Compliance with safety and environmental standards is mandatory - Submission of safety, quality, and construction plans required - Mandatory site visit for offerors - Detailed technical and past performance information required from bidders - Project is set aside for small businesses under NAICS 236220 - Estimated contract value between $1 million and $5 million
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. Proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26R0048 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Building 154 Cooling Tower Media Replacement.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 The small business size standard is $45.0 Million This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.