Opportunity
SAM #12441926Q0049
USDA Solicitation for Boiler #3 Refractory Repair and Asbestos Abatement at National Animal Disease Center
Buyer
USFS Eastern Region SPOC
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
12441926Q0049
NAICS
238290, 562910, 811310, 238220
This opportunity involves the USDA Forest Service-SPOC East and the USDA Agriculture Research Service seeking commercial services for Boiler #3 refractory repair at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, SPOC East (1400 Independence Ave SW MS-1138, Washington DC) - USDA Agriculture Research Service (Ames, Iowa) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Boiler #3 firebox refractory, mud drum refractory, and firebox manway repair (part number: 7540-01-152-8067, quantity: 1) - Firebox refractory material rated for 3000F - Optional ceramic blanket insulation plugs (quantity: 4) - Asbestos abatement and encapsulation services - Firebox manway repair (minimum 15W x 19H inside dimension) - Removal and disposal of existing refractory - Exterior shell damage inspection, repair, and repainting with high temperature paint - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Iowa DNR air quality permits - Asbestos abatement plan and air sampling - Welder certifications required - Safety and security compliance - Davis-Bacon Act compliance - Site visit participation required - All work must match existing boiler dimensions - Completion required within 180 calendar days after notice to proceed
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 12441926Q0049 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Boiler Refractory Repair.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220 The small business size standard is $19 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
This project is at the National Animal Disease Center, 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames IA 50010
For additional information, Offerer's should review the solicitation and attachments in their entirety.
There will be one (1) site visit on 18 September 2026 at 0900 CDT. The location 1920 Dayton Ave, Ames IA 50010. The POC is Michael Kuennen. In order to facilitate conference preparations, contractors must RSVP with the number of attendees no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the site visit. RSVPs must be sent to Michael Kuennen be at michael.kuennen@usda.gov.