Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0965
USDA ARS Water Softener and Reverse Osmosis System Maintenance Services
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0965
NAICS
334516, 811310, 238220
This opportunity involves maintenance services for laboratory water systems at a USDA research facility in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Products/Services Requested: - Maintenance of building water softener systems - Maintenance of reverse osmosis filtration systems - Services required for a base year plus four 12-month option years - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solicitation is unrestricted (not set aside for small business) - Detailed requirements are provided in the Statement of Work and other attachments - Service covers both water softener and reverse osmosis systems for laboratory use - Period of performance can extend up to 60 months if all options are exercised
Description
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 1232SA26Q0965 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lab Water Maintenance.
This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Statement of Requirement:
Lab Water Maintenance in Ames, IA
Price Schedule
Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit Issue
0001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Base Year 12 Month
1001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 1 12 Month
2001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 2 12 Month
3001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 3 12 Month
4001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 4 12 Month
Solicitation Attachments
The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the "Attachments/Links" section of the posting.
Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions
Attachment 2 - Statement of Work
Attachment 3 – Wage Determination
Site Visit. A site visit may be scheduled upon request. Request must be scheduled prior to July 22, 2026 at 12:00pm PST by contacting Brian Fien at Brian.Fien@usda.gov
Place of Performance 1015 N University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011-3120