Chiller #2 Repairs - National Agricultural Library

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks repair of Chiller #2 at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, Maryland, with sealed offers due May 27, 2026, under RFQ 1232SA26Q0655. This is a total small business set-aside, limiting competition to concerns meeting the $19.5 million size standard for NAICS 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors.

Place of performance is 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland, with a 60-day period of performance beginning within 10 calendar days of award notice and ending on or about August 3, 2026. The scope comprises four distinct work items: inspection and repair of Chiller #2 for refrigerant leaks with provision of up to 200 pounds of refrigerant and 10 gallons of oil (with optional pricing for additional refrigerant); replacement of an 8-inch butterfly shut-off valve on the condenser pump line; replacement of bearings on Condenser Pump #1 and seals on Condenser Pump #2; replacement of seals on Hot Water Pumps #1 and #2; and replacement of Cooling Tower Cell #1 Fan Motor #1 with a new 20 HP three-phase motor and eight V-belts. All work requires field verification of dimensions before ordering, compliance with OSHA standards and environmental regulations, and employment of only U.S. citizens. Deliverables include project schedule, material submittals, testing and start-up reports, and a final report with one-year warranty.

Award will be based on lowest price technically acceptable evaluation. Cumulative overhead and profit for all subcontractors and prime contractor combined cannot exceed 30 percent; prime contractor work only is limited to 20 percent overhead and profit. Prices are firm for 90 calendar days from offer receipt. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. An organized site visit is scheduled for May 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., limited to three individuals per contractor. Questions are due 72 hours before the solicitation closing date.