FRP Inner Fan Cylinder Repair

The contract entails the specialized composite repair of the fiberglass-reinforced plastic inner fan cylinder within a single cooling tower cell, requiring strict adherence to original equipment manufacturer specifications to ensure structural integrity and operational performance. The work is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, with the NAICS code 238990 indicating other building completion services. Performance is required at a location in Ames, Iowa, with a zip code of 50010, and the contracting agency is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ames Field Office. The solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The repair must meet all technical and compliance standards dictated by the OEM, demanding expert knowledge in advanced composite materials and repair methodologies specific to FRP systems. The task is limited to one cooling tower cell, indicating a focused scope with precision execution required. All potential bidders must be certified small businesses eligible under the SBA set-aside program and prepared to fulfill the performance requirements at the designated location within the agreed timeframe.