Cold Storage Refrigeration Systems - Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks quotations for replacement of cold storage refrigeration systems at its Small Grains and Potato Germplasm Research Unit in Aberdeen, Idaho, with sealed offers due July 6, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; the small business size standard is $19 million.

Place of performance is Aberdeen, Idaho (1691 South 2700 West). Work scope includes disconnection and recovery of refrigerant from two existing rooftop condensers, demolition and removal of existing rooftop condensers and associated piping and interior evaporator units, and installation of two new refrigeration systems with equivalent cooling capacity using low global warming potential refrigerants such as R454 series, R32, or approved equivalents. The new systems shall include rooftop condensing units mounted on strut stands or manufacturer-approved roof curbs, interior evaporative units mounted to ceiling structures in existing locations, hard refrigerant piping routed through ceiling interstitial space, condensate drainage connections reusing existing piping where serviceable, and new electrical disconnects. Contractor must provide crane services, coordinate with building controls for monitoring system integration, perform limited roof sealing and minor repairs, provide equipment submittals, deliver as-built documentation in digital and hard copy, and conduct minimum four hours of owner training covering system operation, maintenance, safety controls, and service intervals. The period of performance is 90 calendar days from notice to proceed; performance must begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed. This is an RFQ for commercial items under FAR Part 12; no separate written solicitation will be issued. NAICS code 238220 applies. Prevailing wage rates per Davis-Bacon Act apply. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Award will be made to the offeror representing best value based on lowest price technically acceptable. Cumulative overhead and profit for all subcontractors and prime cannot exceed 30 percent; prime contractor overhead and profit alone cannot exceed 20 percent.