Replacement of Water Filtration System, Stuttgart, Arkansas

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks removal and replacement of four existing water filtration systems at its Stuttgart, Arkansas facility, with quotations due August 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside under FAR Part 12 as a combined synopsis and RFQ; all responsible sources may submit quotations. Small business size standard is $41.0 million.

Place of performance is Stuttgart, AR 72160. The work includes removal and disposal of existing Culligan depth filtration units, installation of four new Culligan CSM-423D-NC depth filters (42" x 60", epoxy-coated carbon steel), replacement of all associated plumbing within the Filter Room, system startup, and operational training. The new system will operate at a service flow rate of 97 GPM at 6 PSI drop and a peak flow rate of 145 GPM at 11 PSI drop. All replacement filters and controllers must interface with existing Culligan systems. Work must be completed within 30 days of award. NAICS code is 221310, Water Supply and Irrigation Systems. PSC code is J046, Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment.

The government will award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. Offerors must submit detailed pricing by cost component, demonstrate technical acceptability through documented relevant project experience, complete the Limitations on Subcontracting form, and provide Certificates of Conformance for all items per FAR 52.246-15. All parts must be new and approved; alternate parts are authorized if they meet form, fit, and function requirements. Quotations must be held firm for 90 calendar days. Questions should be directed to Erin Riffey at erin.riffey@usda.gov or 970-631-2294. Service Contract Act prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination No. 2015-5133, Revision 32.