USDA Agricultural Research Service Plains Area awarded a purchase order to Fed Serve LLC for steam bundle conversion work at the Biosciences Research Laboratory in Fargo, North Dakota, valued at $80,697.00, on September 25, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside award.
Work is performed at 1616 Albrecht Boulevard North, Fargo, North Dakota 58102. The scope includes converting Room A103 in the BRL B3 Barn from natural gas to steam heating by replacing the steam bundle and installing a Taco G8404S 24-inch 4-Pass Heat Exchanger with associated valves, controls, copper return lines, circulator pump, temperature sensors, steam line, and steam trap; and replacing the steam coil for AHU1-15 in BRL B1 Room C120 with new vacuum breakers, gate valve, steam trap, and insulation. The contractor provides approximately 340 feet of fiberglass pipe insulation plus all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision under prevailing wage determination ND20260013, Mod. 2. Lead workers must hold Journeyman's Licenses; all personnel require U.S. photo identification and facility badges.
Performance is 60 days from Notice to Proceed, beginning within 10 calendar days of award, with ultimate completion December 31, 2026. The purchase order originated from RFQ 1232SA26Q0703 (NAICS 238220), posted June 2, 2026, with proposals due June 23, 2026. Award was made to the lowest price technically acceptable offeror under firm-fixed price terms.