Temp HVAC for the National Center Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP)

The USDA APHIS has issued Request for Quotation 12639526Q0269 for the rental and installation of a temporary 1.5-Ton Water Cooled Spot Cooler HVAC system at the National Center for Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP) in Laurel, Maryland. The primary objective is to maintain a controlled lab environment between 68-74°F to support the BSL-2 Plant Pathogen Confirmatory Diagnostics Lab, which is critical for maintaining ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation. The period of performance is scheduled from September 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with a total contract duration not to exceed three months, including any potential extensions. The contractor is responsible for the full lifecycle of the equipment, including delivery, assembly, disassembly, and removal, with all items required to be delivered by September 1, 2026. This is an unrestricted requirement under NAICS code 532490, meaning there is no small business set-aside. The award will be made based on the best value to the Government, with technical evaluations focusing on the offeror's ability to provide a compliant approach and a thorough understanding of the Statement of Work. Offerors must submit detailed technical explanations, pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items—which includes generators, air conditioning units, fuel tanks, and ducting—and a signed SF-1449. Quotations must be submitted via email to the contracting officer, Erick Plamann, no later than August 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. A site visit is scheduled for August 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time at the NCAPP facility.