Technical Installation and On-Site Commissioning Services

The contract entails the on-site installation, calibration, and commissioning of an ion chromatograph system at the USDA ARS AFM APD facility in Florence, South Carolina, with a focus on ensuring full operational readiness through system validation and comprehensive operator training. All work must be performed at the specified location, and the deliverables include verified system performance metrics and trained personnel capable of independently operating and maintaining the equipment. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the SBA are eligible to respond, and the NAICS code 811212 applies to laboratory and testing services. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with a firm deadline for submissions on July 15, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, and the work is to be executed under the oversight of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.