NOAA awarded a purchase order to C.R. Hipp Construction, Inc. for $98,598 on July 6, 2026, for replacement of refrigeration systems and outside controls at the Hollings Marine Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. Work includes replacement of evaporator units, condensing units, and hot gas systems serving the F108 and F109 Environmental Challenge Rooms, plus upgrades to outside control systems. The order is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2026. The solicitation was posted June 4, 2026, with quotes due June 22, 2026, and was a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 12.