5 ton 60, 000 btu/hr Heat Pump 2 ea
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0373
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking to procure two 5-ton, 60,000 BTU/hr heat pumps through RFQ 1232SA25Q0373, specifically requesting either an Aqualogic HP53 standard 230v version or an equivalent product that meets the detailed technical specifications. The heat pumps must feature titanium heat exchangers, 208-volt 3-phase electric power, low ambient temperature control capability, and the ability to heat or chill both fresh and saltwater systems. Vendors proposing alternative products must demonstrate that their offerings meet all salient characteristics outlined in the specifications, including precise dimensional requirements and corrosion-resistant components. The government will evaluate quotes using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, assessing technical capability on a pass/fail basis. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 5:00 PM EST on July 29, 2025, with quotes due by 5:00 PM EST on August 5, 2025, to be submitted electronically to brian.brusky@usda.gov.
This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract requires delivery of the two heat pump units within 60 days after award to the Sea Harry K. Dupree facility located at 2955 Highway 130 E, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160, on an FOB Destination basis. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents, though this falls under simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete all required representations and certifications, including FAR Provision 52.212-3, to be considered for award. The procurement follows standard commercial item acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with no special contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements beyond customary commercial practices.
Notice text
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the procedures contained in FAR Part 12.6, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0373 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) Number 2025-04 dated 06/11/2025.
This solicitation is issued as Total Small Business. The associated NAICS code is 334516 the small business size standard is 1,000.
List CLINS, item descriptions, quantities and units of measure:
CLIN 0001 Brand Name or Equal to Aqualogic HP53 standard 230v version 5 ton 60,000 btu/hr Heat Pump 2 ea
If you propose anything different that you need to prove to us your product meets the salient characteristics we have requested
Description/Statement of Work/Specification:
Statement of Work / Specifications
Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:
SEA HARRY K. DUPREE
2955 HIGHWAY 130 E
STUTTGART AR 72160
60 days after Award
This requirement shall be FOB Destination.
FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for the submission requirements and its addendum.
Evaluation:
For the evaluation criteria, please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions.
Quoters are required to complete in full FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), with their quote online at SAM: www.sam.gov. An quoter must state in their quote if they completed FAR 52.212-3 online and that is it up-to-date and valid. See the attached RFQ terms and conditions for more requirements.
System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Agencies will not consider or use these representations. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions for its Addendum.
FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (DEVIATION), is incorporated and applies to this acquisition. Please see the attached RFQ terms and conditions that are applicable to the acquisition.
There are no additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions (such as contract financing arrangements or warranty requirements) determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices.
The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned ratings are not applicable to this solicitation.
Date, time and place quotes are due.
Quotes are due by 5:00pm EST 8/5/25
Submit quotes to the following e-mail address(es), by the quote due date and time:
brian.brusky@usda.gov
Late quotes after the established deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award.
Any and all questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to Brian Brusky at brian.brusky@usda.gov no later than 5:00pm EST 7/29/25
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Spec Sheet TWO AquaLogic heatpump Revised.pdf | ||
| TCs - UNDER SAT - Supply - Q0373.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ton 60, 000 btu/hr Heat Pump 2 ea | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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