Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1041
USDA ARS Solicits WWTP Pump, Blower, and Control Panel Upgrades at Beltsville, MD
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1041
NAICS
238220
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor for significant improvements to the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division, NEA Facilities Division, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - Scope of Work: - Furnish and install submersible pumps and control panels for the Westside WWTP Influent Lift Station (2 pumps) and Equalization Basin Pump Station (1 pump) - Repair or replace four blowers for the Eastside WWTP Sludge Holding Tanks - Provide pre-wired, tested control panels with advanced monitoring and control features - Field service by manufacturer’s engineer for inspection, testing, and training of Owner’s personnel - All equipment must meet specified performance criteria and fit existing infrastructure - Products/Services Requested: - 2 submersible pumps (Westside Influent Lift Station): 530 gpm @ 27 ft head, 8 inch discharge, 8.5 HP, non-clog impeller (4 inch solids) - 1 submersible pump (Equalization Basin): 70 gpm @ 13 ft head, 4 inch discharge, 1 HP, non-clog impeller (2 inch solids) - 2 control panels (NEMA 4X 304 SS, 480V 3-phase, HMI, remote monitoring) - 4 blowers (Eastside Sludge Holding Tanks): United Blower Inc. or equivalent, 485 SCFM, 1700 rpm, 31 HP, 9.5 psig, 85 dBA - Field service: 1 day per pump/control system (3 total) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with existing piping and infrastructure - Blowers must match United Blower Inc. specifications or be equivalent - Includes testing, commissioning, and training - Mandatory site visit, performance and payment bonds, and detailed technical approach required - Set aside for SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS 238220 - No specific OEMs are mandated, but United Blower Inc. is referenced for blower specifications
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 1232SA26Q1041 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Waste Water Treatment Improvements at Beltsville, MD.
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 set aside for SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.