USDA National Centers for Animal Health Rooftop Unit Replacement and Fuel Conversion Iowa

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1470 is a Request for Quotation for a firm-fixed-price contract to perform fuel conversion and HVAC replacement at Building 174 of the USDA National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa. The project involves converting the facility from liquid propane to natural gas, which includes installing a meter set, fusion welded HDPE underground piping, and threaded above-ground piping. The scope of work also requires the removal of a 4-ton pad-mounted rooftop unit and its concrete pad, the installation of a new RTU on a 24-inch metal curb, the installation of four gas-fired radiant tube heaters and one hanging gas-fired unit heater, and the removal of existing heating components. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of 19 million dollars. Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable method, evaluating offerors on their technical approach, past performance, and price. The contractor must commence work within 10 calendar days of the notice to proceed and complete all work within 180 calendar days. Key requirements include adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determinations for Story County, a minimum of 10 hours of OSHA training for all employees, and the submission of a project safety and hot work plan within 14 days of the notice to proceed. All offers must be submitted by September 22, 2026, and require an active SAM.gov account for eligibility.