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This Subcontract opportunity from Department Of Agriculture was posted on March 5, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) Certification and Maintenance

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This subcontract opportunity is for the quarterly certification, inspection, maintenance, and emergency repair of 261 biological safety cabinets located at Department of Agriculture facilities in Ames, Iowa. The scope of work includes comprehensive performance testing and the submission of compliance reporting to ensure all units meet safety standards. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380. Interested parties must submit their responses by March 13, 2026, to support the operational requirements of the agency in the Ames area.

General Info

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of 12639526Q0050.

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Mrpbs Minneapolis Mn
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Quarterly certification, inspection, maintenance, and emergency repair of 261 biological safety cabinets at USDA facilities in Ames, IA, including performance testing and compliance reporting.

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