Supply of Fire Sprinkler Heads

The contract calls for the supply of approximately 250 new fire sprinkler heads that meet NFPA 13 standards and are compatible with the existing system at BARC-East in Beltsville, Maryland, with delivery terms set at FOB Destination. The requirement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to bid, and the NAICS code 423830 applies, which pertains to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning supplies merchant wholesalers. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with responses due no later than 5:00 PM on May 13, 2026. The performing agency is the USDA Agricultural Research Service, specifically its Animal and Food Microbiology and Applied Plant Division, and the goods must be delivered to the designated location in Beltsville with a ZIP code of 20705. No point of contact information is provided within the posted data.