Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Tube Replacement - Ames IA
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1232SA25Q0483
- Agency
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Agricultural Research Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332410 Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Ames, Iowa 50010, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking a contractor to perform Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) tube replacement services at their National Animal Disease Center facility in Ames, Iowa. The project requires a certified technician to locate and replace 6 leaking tubes in 3 areas of the HRSG boiler with new tubes matching original specifications (2" OD SA178-A), including hydro testing, failure assessment, refractory patching, and pressure testing to 1.5 times operating pressure. Contractors must comply with strict security and safety protocols including controlled site access, mandatory check-in procedures, and confined space entry requirements. The government will evaluate quotes using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, considering technical acceptance, past performance, and price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT, requiring coordination with Jeffrey Waterbury at least one day in advance, and quotes must be submitted electronically to shane.pope@usda.gov by August 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm Central Time.
This solicitation is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 332410 with a size standard of 750 employees, and no incumbent contractor information is provided in the documentation. While specific award values are not disclosed, the government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order covering all project costs including travel, taxes, and incidental expenses. The contractor must complete delivery within 30 days after award, with work hours restricted to 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Performance will take place at the USDA ARS MWA National Animal Disease Center located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, P.O. Box 70, Ames, IA 50010. The facility is described as a premier animal health research center with biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories, requiring adherence to comprehensive security and safety protocols throughout the project duration.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is 1232SA25Q0483 and is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates those provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-04. The associated NAICS Code is 332410 and the Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees.
The USDA, Agricultural Research Service, requires a Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Tube Replacement for the USDA Facility. The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price purchase order.
The requirements are further detailed in the attached Requirements Document.
The DELIVERY ADDRESS is:
USDA ARS MWA National Animal Disease Center
1920 Dayton Avenue
P.O. BOX 70
Ames IA 50010
DOCUMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN QUOTE: In order to be considered for award, Offerors shall respond by:
1. Providing a quote on company letterhead addressing all documents identified in the RFQ according to requirements as defined in section FAR 52.212-1 Addendum Submission documents, clearly note per item pricing, with all associated costs to include but not limited to shipping/handling/delivery price and be valid for at least 60 days after receipt of quote.
2. Any amendment and documents related to this procurement will be available electronically at the Government Point of Entry (sam.gov).
3. See solicitation for further required documents and details.
FAR clauses 52.211-6, 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 (and any addenda to those clauses) are included in the attached clauses and provisions document. Additionally, other contract requirements and terms/conditions can be located in the same document.
The Government anticipates award of a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose quote conforms to the specifications that will be the most advantageous to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106-2 considering three major areas: technical acceptance, past performance and price. Quotes will be evaluated by performing a comparative evaluation in accordance with FAR 13.106-2(b)(3) to determine which quote meets the lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology.
All sources wishing to quote shall furnish a quotation on or before the date identified on the solicitation document. Quotations are to be sent via email to Shane Pope at shane.pope@usda.gov .
Failure to provide the required information in the requested format may result in quotes not being considered for award.
Attached Provisions/Clauses apply to this RFQ and any subsequent award.
There is a mandatory site visit for making an offer on this project. The site visit is set for Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT. Please make coordination's with Jeffrey Waterbury, Facilities Operations Specialist jeff.waterbury@usda.gov at least a day in advance to attend site visit.
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