Water Softener Install Carl Hayden Research Center

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1487 is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued by the USDA ARS for the installation of a complete water softener system at Building 150 of the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238220. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, and warranties to install a 24x72 water softener with a brine salt tank, utilizing copper parts and piping, and establishing a drain line to the floor drain. All work must comply with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, and ARS 242.1M standards. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order based on a lowest-price technically acceptable process. Offerors must submit quotations by September 21, 2026, and are required to complete specific blocks of the solicitation form along with certifications regarding SAM registration, recovered materials, and anti-discrimination and DEI compliance. The contractor is responsible for quality control and must adhere to Wage Determination 2015-5473 for Pima County, Arizona. Final acceptance is subject to inspection and approval by the Contracting Officer or Location Monitor to ensure the system is leak-free and functioning properly.