Growth Chamber Removal

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking contractors to remove and replace three growth chambers at the Biosciences Research Laboratory in Fargo, North Dakota. This procurement involves removing three decommissioned growth chambers (72"x48"x96") and relocating and installing three standard production line Conviron Growth Chambers, Model No PGR15, including disconnecting and reconnecting electrical and glycol systems, followed by startup and calibration services. Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities in similar work, provide past performance references from at least two comparable projects completed within the last two years, and submit competitive pricing. The government will evaluate offers based on technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing to determine the best value award. The deadline for questions was August 4, 2025, with quote submissions due by 3:00 pm Mountain Time on August 25, 2025, and a mandatory site visit scheduled for August 18, 2025, at 9:00 am Central Time.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with a size standard of $34.0 million in average annual receipts. No current incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement will result in a firm-fixed price purchase order with payment processed through the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform. The project must be completed within 60 days after contract award, with the period of performance running from September 1, 2025, through November 30, 2025, and includes a minimum one-year parts and labor warranty. Work will be performed at the Red River Valley Agricultural Research Center located at 1616 Albrecht Blvd. North Fargo, ND 58102, with the contractor required to move the new chambers approximately 10 feet across a level floor during installation.