Penning System Modifications – Fabrication and Installation

This contract involves the design, fabrication, and installation of modified metal penning and gating systems within high-containment animal research facilities classified as ABSL-3Ag and ABSL-4Ag. The primary objective is to enhance both the ease of animal movement and the safety of personnel working in these sensitive containment environments. The work will be performed in Manhattan, Kansas, and is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside guidelines. Issued by the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service, this subcontract focuses on specialized metalwork compliant with stringent biosafety standards. The contract follows NAICS code 332311, which pertains to custom metal fabrication. Potential contractors must submit their responses by May 15, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on April 14, 2026. The improved gating systems are critical for maintaining operational integrity and safety in advanced animal biosafety level facilities.