Hydronic Boiler Rental (Woodward, OK)

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations for a temporary hydronic boiler rental through Solicitation Number 1232SA26Q0063, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items prepared under FAR Part 12. The requirement is for a 2 million BTUh rental boiler to be installed at Building 6 in Woodward, Oklahoma, with connection to the existing natural gas supply and building electrical system through a closed loop heating hot water system. Key contract requirements include delivery, complete installation with all necessary piping and valves, maintenance during the rental period, provision of security measures to protect the equipment, and ultimate deinstallation while restoring the building's heating system to its original condition. The government will evaluate quotations using a lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with technical capability assessed based on the contractor's ability to meet all requirements including product specifications, delivery, installation, maintenance, security, and deinstallation procedures. The deadline for submission of quotations is January 20, 2026, with a site visit having been conducted on January 13, 2026, and all questions required to be submitted by January 15, 2026, prior to Amendment 0001 becoming effective on January 16, 2026.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with the applicable small business size standard set at $40 million, making it eligible only for small business concerns under NAICS Code 532412. No incumbent contractor or award value has been specified in the solicitation documents. The anticipated rental duration extends from contract award through mid-February 2026, with work expected to be completed within 45 days of award, and an optional additional monthly rental line item included for potential extension beyond February. The place of performance is Woodward, Oklahoma 73801, where the temporary boiler will be installed to serve as a replacement heating system while parts for the failed existing boiler are expected to arrive in February or March 2026. Contractors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and industry standards, provide a one-year warranty for workmanship, and submit quotations via email with comprehensive technical documentation describing all performance specifications and service provisions.