Annual inspections and tuning of boilers for the USDA, ARS, National Center for Animal Health in Ames, IA

Project ID: 1232SA26Q0165 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Agricultural Research Service
Deadline	03/16/26
Posted	03/05/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	238290 - Other Building Equipment Contractors
PSC	J045 - Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Plumbing, Heating, And Waste Disposal Equipment
Location	Ames, IA 50010 United States

Description

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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 1232SA26Q0165 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for yearly inspections and tuning of the boilers at the USDA, ARS in Ames, IA. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 The small business size standard is $22 million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), specifically the National Center for Animal Health (NCAH), has a requirement for yearly inspection and tuning of gas-fired boilers. The NCAH is a premier facility dedicated to safeguarding animal health through advanced research, diagnostics, and disease control measures. It conducts vital work in biosafety levels (BSL) 2 and 3 laboratories, focusing on zoonotic diseases, vaccine development, and diagnostic testing. This contract aims to ensure the operational efficiency and safety of the boilers that support the USDA's mission of ensuring a safe food supply and improving animal health. Work Details The contractor will perform annual inspections and tuning of six specific boilers located at the USDA/NCAH in Ames, IA. The tasks include: - Internal inspections assessing accessible surfaces for deposits, examining stays and plates, inspecting gas side baffles, internal drum surfaces, soot blowers, tubes, seating surfaces of manways and handholes, valve connections, refractory installations, and safety valve operations. - External inspections will evaluate safety relief valves, low water cutouts, flow switches, gas valves and controls, temperature limits, visible metal discoloration or distortion due to heat or leakage. - Tune-up activities will involve adjusting burners for optimal combustion efficiency using natural gas and diesel fuel while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Each boiler will undergo individual tuning after inspection with detailed documentation of performance metrics recorded during the process. Place of Performance The work will be performed at the USDA/National Center for Animal Health campus in Ames, Iowa.

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