On-Site Installation and Commissioning

The contract entails the delivery, setup, calibration, and commissioning of a respiration chamber at the NEA Food Systems Research Unit in Chester, Vermont, with full system verification and formal handover to government personnel. This includes all on-site activities necessary to ensure the equipment operates correctly under intended conditions, from initial installation through final testing and training of staff to independently manage and maintain the system. The work must be completed at the specified research facility, and successful performance is contingent upon meeting all technical and operational requirements defined by the contracting entity. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to bid. The NAICS code 238990 indicates it falls under other specialty trade contractors, reflecting the specialized nature of the installation and commissioning work. The opportunity was posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 9, 2026, at 10:00 PM Eastern Time. Although the place of performance is listed as Burlington, Vermont, with a ZIP code of 05405, the actual work will occur at the research unit in Chester, VT, suggesting a logistical or administrative alignment with the Burlington location. The contracting agency is the USDA ARS AFM APD, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, underscoring the federal research context and the importance of precise technical execution.