Supply of APR (Air Pressure Relief) System Components

The contract solicits the manufacture and delivery of Air Pressure Relief system components designed for biocontainment ventilation systems, with strict requirements to maintain pressure integrity and conform to the salient characteristics of established brand-name products. These components are critical for ensuring safe and reliable operation in controlled environments where air pressure differentials must be precisely managed to prevent contamination. The work is subject to a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to bid, and the North American Industry Classification System code 333912 identifies the sector as Industrial Machinery Manufacturing. Performance of the contract is required to take place in Manhattan, Kansas, with a deliverable date set for July 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, allowing approximately three days for submission of proposals. The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically its Agricultural Research Service, Agricultural Facilities Management, and Applied Performance Division, indicating the end-use application supports federally funded agricultural research infrastructure. The nature of the components suggests high precision manufacturing standards and adherence to technical specifications critical for biosafety and facility compliance.