HVAC upgrade at the USDA ARS PPRL in Logan, UT

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0549, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for HVAC upgrades at the USDA ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, and is open only to verified small business concerns. All responsible small businesses may submit a quotation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The estimated contract value falls between $250,000 and $500,000, and the work involves the installation of mechanical systems including seismic and vibration controls for HVAC equipment, piping, and ductwork, up to utility connections, with all components required to meet strict industry standards such as SMACNA, IBC-2021, ASCE 7, ASTM, NFPA 70, and ASHRAE specifications. Compliance with seismic safety, energy efficiency, and fire safety codes is mandatory, and all equipment must be listed and certified by qualified testing agencies. Quotations must be submitted either by email to michael.sherlock@usda.gov by May 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time, or via sealed bid postmarked by May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time to the USDA ARS Acquisition and Property office in Beltsville, Maryland. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, where technical acceptability is evaluated first based on demonstrated capability and past performance, with price being the decisive factor after qualifying offerors are identified. Technical capability requires proof of recent relevant HVAC experience and a compliant approach to the Statement of Work, while past performance must be rated acceptable to avoid disqualification. Offerors must maintain an active UEI in SAM.gov and comply with certifications related to anti-discrimination, disclosure of influence payments, and tax liabilities. Special requirements include adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding federal information systems, flow-down of security and compliance obligations to subcontractors, and adherence to executive orders on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Inspections occur on-site in Logan, Utah, and final acceptance requires an Architect’s Certificate and photographic documentation. Payment will be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov, and