P&G Manufacturing of Washington, Inc. was awarded a $41,200 firm fixed-price purchase order on September 19, 2025, to supply replacement bioseal dampers (BSDs) and gaskets for the USDA Agricultural Research Service's Foreign Disease-Weed Science Research Unit at Fort Detrick, Maryland. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333413, addresses the procurement of electric flat blade dampers ranging from 8 to 22 inches in size along with corresponding gasket sets. These components are critical to the operation and maintenance of Building 374, a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) containment facility used for plant pathogen research. The ultimate completion date is December 30, 2025, with performance to occur at the Fort Detrick facility in Washington, NC.
The original solicitation (RFQ 1232SA25Q0690), posted on August 28, 2025, sought quotes from small business vendors capable of supplying compliant damper and gasket assemblies meeting government specifications or acceptable alternatives. The evaluation criteria emphasized both price and technical capability, with government requirements including a 30-day delivery timeline following order receipt. P&G Manufacturing's award reflects its capability to deliver the specialized isolation dampeners and gaskets necessary to maintain the operational integrity of this biosafety containment facility supporting critical agricultural disease research.