Repair of fume hoods

Project ID: 12639526Q0134 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	Marketing and Regulatory Programs Business Services
Deadline	06/05/26
Posted	05/06/26
Estimated Value	$90,000 - $180,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
PSC	Y1JZ - Construction Of Miscellaneous Buildings
Location	Blakely, GA 39823 United States

Description

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National Science Laboratory-Blakely is the reference USDA laboratory for aflatoxin levels in nuts and nut products. It is essential that the laboratory maintain scientific support capabilities for nuts that are covered under Agricultural Marketing Service, Marketing Agreements and Orders. Additionally, the NSL-Blakely provides AMS Commodity Procurement with scientific support and testing of USDA purchased nut and nut products that include aflatoxin level requirements. Nuts and nut products analyzed include pistachios, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts (filberts), pecans and peanut butter. The laboratory must maintain fume hoods that work properly to complete these analyses. For each of eleven hoods the contractor shall disconnect existing 115V electrical to the exhaust fan, remove existing exhaust fan and zero pressure cap, install new PVC flex connector, set new exhaust fan, install new PVC exhaust stack with guy wire, complete new electrical connection to exhaust fan motor, remove and replace existing fume hood alarm, test fume hood per OSHA requirements and calibrate alarm and replace fume hood light. The solicitation documents are posted below.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The National Science Laboratory-Blakely (NSL-B) is the reference USDA laboratory responsible for testing aflatoxin levels in nuts and nut products. This laboratory plays a crucial role in maintaining scientific support capabilities for nuts covered under Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Marketing Agreements and Orders. The NSL-Blakely also provides AMS Commodity Procurement with scientific support and testing for USDA-purchased nut products, ensuring compliance with aflatoxin level requirements. The laboratory's operations depend on the proper functioning of fume hoods, which are essential for conducting these analyses safely. Work Details The contractor is tasked with repairing eleven fume hoods to ensure they operate effectively and safely. The specific tasks include: - Disconnecting existing 115V electrical connections to the exhaust fan; - Removing the existing exhaust fan and zero pressure cap; - Installing new PVC flex connectors; - Setting new exhaust fans; - Installing new PVC exhaust stacks with guy wires; - Completing new electrical connections to the exhaust fan motors; - Removing and replacing existing fume hood alarms; - Testing each fume hood in accordance with OSHA requirements; - Calibrating alarms; - Replacing fume hood lights; - Ensuring all debris is removed to maintain a clean work environment. Period of Performance The work is expected to commence within five calendar days after the contractor receives the notice to proceed and must be completed within 45 days after that notice. Place of Performance USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, National Science Laboratories, 6567 Chancey Mill Road, Blakely, GA 39823-2785.

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