IRV Exhaust and Vacuum Pump Replacement
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- Solicitation number
- OC-2026-133488
- Agency
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FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services
Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Place of performance
- Irvine, California, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Office of Acquisition and Grant Services is conducting market research to assess the availability and capability of qualified small businesses to provide exhaust and vacuum pump system replacement services at its Pacific Southwest Laboratory in Irvine, California. The procurement involves the removal, purchase, delivery, installation, commissioning, and warranty support of exhaust and vacuum pump systems, along with selective demolition of existing HVAC components, integration with existing building infrastructure and automation systems, and testing and balancing services. Key requirements include compliance with Building Automation System integration, provision of comprehensive submittals including safety plans and operations and maintenance manuals, attainment of HSPD-12 security clearances for all personnel, and coordination to minimize disruption to ongoing FDA operations. This is a Sources Sought Notice issued under FAR Part 10 for market research purposes only, and responses are welcome from all interested parties regardless of business size. The response deadline is May 4, 2026, and respondents must provide information regarding technical capability, installation experience in laboratory and occupied facility environments, equipment lead times, financial capability, and past performance references.
No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement; however, the Government is specifically assessing the availability of qualified small businesses for potential future set-aside consideration. The procurement is anticipated to be awarded as a Firm Fixed Price construction contract under FAR Part 36, with a performance period of 222 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The project scope includes the replacement of an obsolete AES-Dekker Laboratory Vacuum System (23.3 SCFM capacity) that is 23 years old, along with the installation of dedicated exhaust ducting for three isolators currently generating vaporized hydrogen peroxide levels exceeding safe exposure limits. Key project milestones include equipment submittal by day 30, FDA review completion by day 72, material procurement and construction spanning days 102 through 162, and final commissioning and closeout by day 222. The project contact for technical questions is Darrel Wilmoth at the FDA Office of Acquisition and Grant Services.
Notice text
1. PURPOSE
This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for market research purposes in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Government seeks information from qualified small businesses to assess availability, capability, and potential set-aside considerations in support of a FAR Part 36 construction requirement.
This notice is being reissued due to a change in the applicable NAICS classification and because no responses were received to the initial Sources Sought Notice. The revised NAICS is intended to better align with the scope of the requirement and to promote broader and more accurate industry participation.
This notice is not a solicitation, request for proposals, or request for quotations. No contract will be awarded as a result of this notice.
Responses from all interested parties are welcomed, regardless of business size.
2. BACKGROUND / REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW
The Government anticipates a requirement for the removal, purchase, delivery, installation, and commissioning of exhaust and vacuum pump systems in support of FDA laboratory operations located in Irvine, California.
The anticipated scope may include, but is not limited to:
- Commercially available exhaust and/or vacuum pump units
- Selective demolition and removal of existing HVAC/exhaust components
- Installation and integration with existing building infrastructure, automation, and controls
- Testing, adjusting, balancing (TAB), commissioning, and acceptance
- Warranty support and technical documentation
- Coordination of all work to minimize disruption to ongoing FDA operations
The Government anticipates the use of commercial products and services in accordance with FAR Part 12, unless market research indicates otherwise.
3. REQUESTED INFORMATION
The FDA seeks only the minimum information necessary to assess:
- Industry capability to perform the full scope of the requirement
- Availability of qualified small businesses for set-aside consideration
- Commerciality of products proposed for use.
Interested respondents must complete and submit the provided vendor questionnaire in the provided xlsx format.
4. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
All responses are to be submitted electronically in xlsx format to:
Sheneil Green
Sr. Contractor Contract Specialist
Sheneil.green@fda.hhs.gov
Respondents should limit attachments to product cutsheets or brochures submitted as appendices in support of questionnaire responses only.
Email Subject Line:
FDA IRV Exhaust and Vacuum Source Sought Response – [Company Name]
5. DISCLAIMER
This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only and must not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this notice.
Information received will be used to:
- Assess small business participation
- Evaluate commercial availability
- Support acquisition strategy development.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IRV_Exhaust_Pump_SOW.pdf | ||
| IRV Exhaust Drawings.pdf | ||
| SOW_ Exhaust_Vacuum_01.2026.pdf | ||
| IRV_Exhaust_Pump_SSN_Response.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| IRV Exhaust Spec.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| IRV Exhaust and Vacuum Pump Replacement | Award Notice | |
| IRV Exhaust and Vacuum Pump Replacement | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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