Recirculating Aquaculture System Upgrades

The USDA Agricultural Research Service, through its Franklin, Maine facility, has issued an award notice for Recirculating Aquaculture System Upgrades under solicitation number 1232SA26C0011, initially posted on May 29, 2026. This contract is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the SBA are eligible to compete, as defined under FAR 19.5. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 238220, indicating it pertains to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors, suggesting the work involves infrastructure improvements related to water systems, filtration, and environmental controls necessary for fish farming operations. The performance location is Franklin, Maine, with a zip code of 04634, while the awarding office is based in Beltsville, Maryland. Joshua J. Dobereiner serves as the primary point of contact for this contract, reachable via email at josh.dobereiner@usda.gov or by phone at 309-403-3556. Interested parties can access further details through the official SAM.gov workspace link. The nature of the upgrades implies a focus on enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and scalability within the agency’s aquaculture research infrastructure, potentially involving equipment replacement, system integration, or regulatory compliance enhancements. As a federally funded initiative under USDA ARS, the project is subject to federal procurement regulations and may involve performance milestones, inspection protocols, and reporting requirements typical of government research facility upgrades.