Installation of CO2 Backup Systems for Laboratory Freezers

This contract involves the installation of eight CO2 backup systems at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility located in Beltsville, Maryland. The scope includes on-site integration of these backup systems with existing Panasonic and Nuaire ultra-low temperature laboratory freezers. The work must be carried out by licensed technicians and requires the freezers to be defrosted prior to installation to ensure proper setup and functionality. The contract is designated as a subcontract and is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, falling under NAICS code 238220, which covers plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. The solicitation was posted in early June 2026 with a response deadline within the same month, emphasizing a relatively short turnaround for bids. The Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service is the contracting agency, and the installation will take place at their Beltsville Agricultural Research Center facility, zip code 20705.