Fume hood replacements

The U.S. Geological Survey Office of Acquisitions and Grants is soliciting quotations for the replacement of fume hood sashes at its headquarters facility in Reston, Virginia. This Request for Quotation (RFQ 140G0126Q0028) seeks removal and replacement of polycarbonate sashes for six fume hoods across four active research laboratories in Rooms 3D327, 3C230, 3C239, 4B220, and 5B315. The polycarbonate material is required because researchers use corrosive chemicals including Hydrogen Fluoride, Hydrogen Nitrate, and Hydrogen Chloride that etch traditional glass sashes, whereas polycarbonate resists fogging and etching. The contractor must deliver detailed work schedules, safety plans compliant with OSHA requirements, shop drawings, as-built documentation, warranties, and a fume hood operations statement, while maintaining 100 fpm face velocity throughout the work. Awards will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. Vendors must submit questions by 1:00 PM EST on March 12, 2026, attend a mandatory site visit on March 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST, and submit complete bid packages by 1:00 PM EST on March 19, 2026.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside and involves no incumbent contractors as it represents a new project rather than a recompete. The contract performance period runs from April 1, 2026 through July 30, 2026, with work required to be completed within 110 calendar days of contract award and construction commencing within 28 calendar days. All work must be performed during normal building hours (6:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday) and coordinated with the Building Manager to minimize disruption to research operations. The fume hoods are manufactured by SAFEAIRE and FISHER HAMILTON, measuring 102 inches long by 31.5 inches wide by 72 inches tall, with sashes requiring acid-resistant construction and by-pass design. All contractor personnel require valid Real ID photo identification and must complete a USGS laboratory access briefing before entering lab areas, and all hazardous waste disposal must comply with Virginia DEQ/RCRA regulations through licensed hazardous-waste vendors.