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Commissioning and Testing Services

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Response Deadline08/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract encompasses comprehensive commissioning and testing services for electrical systems, requiring full adherence to NETA standards. It includes field testing, point-to-point verification, insulation resistance measurements, and torque testing to ensure system integrity and operational readiness. All work must be performed in accordance with industry-best practices and regulatory compliance requirements, with an emphasis on accuracy, safety, and system reliability. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541340, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on July 17, 2026, with a response deadline of August 18, 2026. Performance is required at the USDA ARS AFM APD facility in Ames, Iowa, with a ZIP code of 50010. The contract is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and involves technical execution at a federally operated research site, requiring qualified personnel who can deliver precise, documented results under strict standards.

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Small business subcontract for NETA-compliant electrical commissioning at USDA facility in Ames, Iowa.

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

NAICS

541340 - Drafting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ames, IA, 50010, USA

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PostedJul 17

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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08/18/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd

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Field testing, point-to-point verification, insulation resistance and torque testing, and full electrical system commissioning per NETA standards.

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