The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $114,718 firm fixed-price purchase order to Firelake Construction Inc., a Lawrence, Kansas-based small business, for Barrier Autoclave Drain Repair services at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kansas. This total small business set-aside contract, awarded on June 18, 2024, with an ultimate completion date of February 17, 2025, encompasses concrete coring, fitting replacement, welding, pressure testing, and related repairs to the facility's barrier autoclave drain systems. The work scope reflects specialized maintenance requirements at a critical USDA research facility designed for high-containment agricultural and biological defense research.
Firelake Construction brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement through its established role as a prime contractor on a $31.1 million single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract with USDA ARS for the NBAF, demonstrating deep familiarity with the facility's infrastructure and operational requirements. The company holds multiple small business certifications, including SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business and SBA Certified Women-Owned Small Business designations, and has developed a track record executing complex construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across federal agencies, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specializations at research laboratories and federal installations throughout the central United States.
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