Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q1344
Acquisition and Installation of Culligan Reverse Osmosis Water System and Components for USDA ARS Miami
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
August 21, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q1344
NAICS
238220
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), SEA Subtropical Horticulture Research facility in Miami, FL, is seeking the acquisition and installation of a Culligan Reverse Osmosis Water System or equivalent. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - SEA Subtropical Horticulture Research Station, Miami, FL - OEMs and Vendors: - Culligan (OEM) - Equivalent systems from other manufacturers are permitted - Products Requested: - Culligan Reverse Osmosis Water System or equivalent (2 units) - HE 1.5" Progressive Flow Softener (1 unit, part number: HE 1.5" PF 060) - HE 1.5" Carbon Filter Single System (1 unit, part number: HE CF-12) - Grundfos Booster Pump, SCALA2 3-45,115V (1 unit) - Level Control with on/off (1 unit) - Reverse Osmosis System, 1,200 GPD Nominal Capacity (2 units, part number: G1-2L) - UV light (2 units) - Work / Quality Light (2 units) - Universal bypass (2 units) - Flo Meter (quantity not specified) - Services Requested: - Installation of the reverse osmosis water system and all components - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must supply water to laboratories and autoclaves in Building 89 - Technical acceptability and past performance are key evaluation criteria - Small business set-aside - Compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws - Equivalent systems must meet or exceed Culligan specifications - Period of Performance: - Approximately three months, from late August to late November - No specific part numbers for some components; detailed technical requirements in attachments - Solicitation is firm-fixed price and open to all responsible sources
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q1344 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Acquisition and Installation of a Culligan Reverse Osmosis Water System or Equivalent.
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 238220 The small business size standard is $19.0 million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. 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.