RECOVERY - Replacement of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems serving Buildings 1, 4 and 34 at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens, GA

The contract involves a firm-fixed price modification of $7,308 to the existing agreement with Peachtree Mechanical, Inc. This modification is intended to cover additional services required for fan control modifications at the Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens, Georgia. The original contract focuses on the replacement of critical mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in three buildings at the laboratory. The contract, awarded on a sole-source basis under the authority of Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, is being extended to accommodate these necessary services deemed essential for completing the project within its original scope. The initial contract was issued under solicitation number AG-3K15-C-10-0001-06 with a NAICS code of 238220, which relates to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors. The contract is managed by the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with Jennifer M. Friel serving as the contracting officer. The place of performance is Athens, Georgia, ZIP 30605, and the modification ensures continued work on upgrading the laboratory’s critical infrastructure systems to meet operational requirements. This contract adjustment exemplifies a strategic, sole-source procurement to enable timely and efficient completion of essential facility improvements.