Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage Area Repairs

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks repairs and safety upgrades to a compressed gas cylinder storage area at its Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, with offers due July 10, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside with a small business size standard of $45 million; competition is limited to small business concerns.

The work involves demolition and removal of existing asphalt and concrete slabs, temporary relocation of mixed industrial gas cylinders, replacement of damaged cyclone fencing, and construction of two dedicated 9-foot-by-15-foot storage areas with new reinforced concrete slabs (4–6 inches thick), 9-foot-high corrugated metal roofs with galvanized tube frames, and OSHA-certified fixed steel cylinder racks. Work must comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.253, 1910.101, NFPA 55, NFPA 51/51B, and International Fire Code requirements. Storage areas must accommodate up to 40 compressed gas cylinders and include required safety signage. Work must be completed within 90 calendar days of award and performed during ERRC operating hours (0730–1530, closed weekends and federal holidays).

NAICS is 236220; PSC is Z2DB. Evaluation uses Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offerors must submit a transmittal letter, completed SF 1442, technical approach narrative, 2–3 references documenting prior experience, SF 24 bid bond (minimum 20% of proposed price), and joint venture documentation if applicable. Mandatory site visit is June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM; registration due June 29. Written questions are due July 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time. Performance and payment bonds are required post-award. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per Pennsylvania General Decision PA20260099, with rates ranging from $21.31 to $72.52 per hour depending on trade classification.