The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a purchase order to Williams Diversified LLC, a small business, valued at $106,877.73 on September 30, 2026, for building atrium leak mitigation at USDA National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa, with final completion by March 31, 2027.
This total small business set-aside requires 100 percent water spray testing of the Building 20 atrium systems (East/West and North/South) including all glass panels, flashings, structural attachments, and adjacent wall panels to identify leak sources. The contractor must deliver a final report within 10 days of completion documenting all deficiencies, recommended repairs with cost estimates using RSMeans 2026 rates, and prioritized repair recommendations. Key personnel must hold minimum five years' experience with commercial building atrium investigations; the job superintendent must hold OSHA 30-hour competent person certification. Work is performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with water spray testing deferred to spring 2027 if 40-degree Fahrenheit temperatures cannot be met. All workers require minimum 10-hour OSHA training and government-issued picture identification. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply.