Cooling Tower Replacement, National Agricultural Library (Beltsville, MD)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25R0038
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Place of performance
- Beltsville, Maryland 20705, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service's National Agricultural Library is seeking contractors to perform a comprehensive cooling tower replacement project involving the demolition of two existing cooling towers and installation of new replacement units with associated infrastructure improvements. The project requires complete removal and replacement of existing towers and components, replacement of structural steel support, installation of a new control system fully integrated with the existing Building Automation System (BAS), equipment commissioning, and onsite personnel training. Contractors must demonstrate experience with similar cooling tower systems, mechanical and electrical installations, and crane operations, with all work performed according to detailed specifications and engineering drawings. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing technical capability, past performance, and price. The original proposal deadline was extended to August 29, 2025, and a mandatory site visit was conducted on July 22, 2025, with 29 industry representatives attending from various construction and engineering firms.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The project involves replacing two cooling tower cells with approximately 1,000-ton capacity, with each new cooling tower cell weighing approximately 19,000-19,700 pounds and featuring stainless steel basins, variable frequency drives, and vibration isolation systems. The contractor will have 180 calendar days to complete the work after receiving Notice to Proceed, with work hours typically limited to Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Performance will take place at the National Agricultural Library facility located at 10301 Baltimore Avenue, Beltsville, Maryland 20705, with the building remaining operational and occupied by approximately 75 daily personnel during construction. The project includes a one-year warranty on workmanship and materials, with performance and payment bonds potentially required depending on the final contract value.
Notice text
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Update #5 · Latest ·
****AMENDMENT 0004**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a correction in Attachment 1 - Section L.8 (b)(2).
The reference to..., "and completed Attachment 2 in Excel format" is not correct and should be disregarded.
The correct information is that Attachment 2 is the Statement of Work, which is a PDF file.
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****AMENDMENT 0003**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers (see attached).
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****AMENDMENT 0002**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Provide notice that Questions and Answers are forthcoming in a subsequent amendment.
2. Extend proposal due date to 08/29/2025.
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****AMENDMENT 0001**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign-In Sheet (see attached);
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) has a construction requirement to replace two existing cooling towers, including demolition of existing towers and associated components, replacement of the structural steel support, provide a new control system fully integrated into the existing BAS, equipment commissioning, and training onsite personnel. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and other attachments for this requirement. The project is located at USDA, ARS, NAL at 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.
SITE VISIT: A single organized site visit has been scheduled for 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday July 22, 2025. See Attachment 1 Section L.7 for RSVP instructions and additional information.
Update #4 ·
****AMENDMENT 0003**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide Questions and Answers (see attached).
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****AMENDMENT 0002**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Provide notice that Questions and Answers are forthcoming in a subsequent amendment.
2. Extend proposal due date to 08/29/2025.
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****AMENDMENT 0001**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign-In Sheet (see attached);
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) has a construction requirement to replace two existing cooling towers, including demolition of existing towers and associated components, replacement of the structural steel support, provide a new control system fully integrated into the existing BAS, equipment commissioning, and training onsite personnel. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and other attachments for this requirement. The project is located at USDA, ARS, NAL at 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.
SITE VISIT: A single organized site visit has been scheduled for 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday July 22, 2025. See Attachment 1 Section L.7 for RSVP instructions and additional information.
Update #3 ·
****AMENDMENT 0002**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to:
1. Provide notice that Questions and Answers are forthcoming in a subsequent amendment.
2. Extend proposal due date to 08/29/2025.
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****AMENDMENT 0001**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign-In Sheet (see attached);
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) has a construction requirement to replace two existing cooling towers, including demolition of existing towers and associated components, replacement of the structural steel support, provide a new control system fully integrated into the existing BAS, equipment commissioning, and training onsite personnel. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and other attachments for this requirement. The project is located at USDA, ARS, NAL at 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.
SITE VISIT: A single organized site visit has been scheduled for 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday July 22, 2025. See Attachment 1 Section L.7 for RSVP instructions and additional information.
Update #2 ·
****AMENDMENT 0001**** (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide a copy of the Site Visit Sign-In Sheet (see attached);
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) has a construction requirement to replace two existing cooling towers, including demolition of existing towers and associated components, replacement of the structural steel support, provide a new control system fully integrated into the existing BAS, equipment commissioning, and training onsite personnel. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and other attachments for this requirement. The project is located at USDA, ARS, NAL at 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.
SITE VISIT: A single organized site visit has been scheduled for 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday July 22, 2025. See Attachment 1 Section L.7 for RSVP instructions and additional information.
Update #1 ·
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Agricultural Library (NAL) has a construction requirement to replace two existing cooling towers, including demolition of existing towers and associated components, replacement of the structural steel support, provide a new control system fully integrated into the existing BAS, equipment commissioning, and training onsite personnel. All work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and other attachments for this requirement. The project is located at USDA, ARS, NAL at 10301 Baltimore Ave, Beltsville, MD 20705.
SITE VISIT: A single organized site visit has been scheduled for 08:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday July 22, 2025. See Attachment 1 Section L.7 for RSVP instructions and additional information.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Cooling Tower Replacement, National Agricultural Library (Beltsville, MD) | Pre-Solicitation |
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