The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service awarded a $22,734 firm fixed price purchase order to Wright Brothers, Inc., a small business contractor, on August 28, 2025, for the purchase and installation of a new condensing unit at Building 4482 in Griffin, Georgia. The work involves replacing an existing condensing unit and associated refrigeration infrastructure at the Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit located on the University of Georgia Griffin Campus. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary professional services, equipment, materials, and labor for removal and installation of a fully functional new unit, including piping, refrigerant, insulation, wiring, and connections to existing fan coil units, while maintaining minimal downtime to protect the facility's germplasm collection.
The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333415, requires Wright Brothers, Inc. to comply with applicable codes and standards including ANSI, ASME, NEC, OSHA, and ADA requirements. The contractor must provide 24/7-365 emergency repair service following completion and deliver a one-year guarantee on all work performed. The work is scheduled to be completed by November 28, 2025, and must be conducted Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with government inspection and approval required throughout the project execution.