Replace 2 Air Handling Units at the National Agricultural Library

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is issuing a Total Small Business set‑aside RFQ (Solicitation No. 1232SA26Q0412) for the replacement of two existing Air Handling Units at the National Agricultural Library, 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract with a 180‑day period of performance beginning upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, which will be delayed until all required submittals are approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Offerors must be registered in SAM, possess an active NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air‑Conditioning Contractors) registration, and provide any required performance and payment bonds. A mandatory site visit at the library is required for all prime contractors to submit a technically acceptable proposal; only one visit will be scheduled. All pricing must be submitted for every item, and offers must be sealed, include an offer guarantee, and acknowledge any solicitation amendments. The contract includes extensive submittal requirements per Specification 01‑33‑00, covering pre‑construction documents, shop drawings, product data, samples, test reports, certificates, manufacturer instructions, operation and maintenance data, and close‑out items. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits, licenses, inspections, and related approvals at its own cost, and must submit copies of demolition, hauling, and debris‑disposal permits. Additionally, detailed DALT (Design Acceptance and Load Testing) and TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) schedules and procedural narratives must be provided, identifying required support personnel and chronological work entries. All other clauses and provisions incorporated by reference in the solicitation apply.

Notice ID

02fadcf35be449069d7f8dccbe1bd6d0

Solicitation Number

1232SA26Q0412

NAICS Code

238220

Classification Code

J041