Plumbing Repairs, Phoenix Rearing Facility

The Phoenix Rearing Facility, operated under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a key component of a nationwide effort to combat navel orange worms affecting American agriculture through the Sterile Insect Technique. The facility, originally built in 1973 and renovated in 1994, spans 69,000 square feet and includes laboratories, environmental chambers, office spaces, maintenance areas, and warehouses essential for rearing and sterilizing insects. This facility works directly with farmers to reduce crop damage by releasing sterile male insects that prevent reproduction in wild pest populations. Plumbing deficiencies currently impair the facility’s operations, including persistent backups in restrooms, recurring clogs in the maintenance shop, mechanical room, outdoor drains, and vents, as well as lingering odors in the QC clean lab sink area. These issues are addressed through a federally funded procurement under solicitation number 12639526Q0197, which is a total small business set-aside designated under NAICS code 238220 for plumbing repairs. The contract, posted on July 1, 2026, with a response deadline of July 31, 2026, is managed by the USDA’s Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and performance is required at the facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. Primary point of contact is Jim Roloff, reachable via phone or email for inquiries related to the project.