Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business
Federal Contract Vehicle
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Extent Competed
Competed under SAP
Major Defense Program
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Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Calverton, MD 20705, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Simplified Acquisition
Number Of Offers Received
2
Legislative Mandate
Davis Bacon Act
National Interest Action
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Research Type
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Primary Consortia Member
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The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $349,070 definitive contract to Comp Environmental Inc. for Eastside/Westside wastewater treatment plant improvements on September 14, 2026, under an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside.
Comp Environmental Inc. is an 8(a) certified minority and woman-owned small business. Place of performance is Calverton, MD 20705.
The originating solicitation (RFQ 1232SA26Q1041), posted July 16, 2026, sought furnishing and installation of wastewater pumping and blower equipment at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, including two submersible pumps at the Westside WWTP Influent Lift Station (530 gpm and 70 gpm units), new NEMA 12K control panels for both stations, and repair, rebuild, or replacement of four blowers at the Eastside WWTP Sludge Holding Tanks. All submersible pumps required non-clog type with explosion-proof motors rated for Class I Groups C & D hazardous locations, ISO-9001 certification, and manufacturer ten-year industry experience with three Mid-Atlantic references. Project management required minimum seven years' experience in wastewater pumping and construction on at least three similar projects plus one blower project. Control panels required 480-volt, 3-phase, 60 Hz configuration with programmable relay logic and HMI monitoring screens; manufacturer field service engineers were required to conduct one day minimum on-site testing and staff instruction at no cost. Performance period is 270 calendar days from notice to proceed, with ultimate completion by June 30, 2027. Award methodology was Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable. Pricing type is firm fixed price. NAICS code 238220 applies; Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates were required.