Steam System Parts for USDA ARS NBAF in Manhattan, KS

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks steam system parts for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, with quotations due September 10, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% small business only); the small business size standard is 750 employees.

Place of performance is Manhattan, Kansas. Delivery is required within 45 days of award on an FOB Destination basis to USDA ARS PA NBAF Warehouse, 1200 Kretschmer Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502. The procurement consists of approximately 30 line items covering steam trap rebuild kits, air vents, float assemblies, cover gaskets, manifold couplers, humidifier valve service kits, solenoid rebuild kits, and pressure relief valves from manufacturers including Armstrong Valves, Hoffman Valves, Belimo, Spence, and Asco. All parts must be new and approved; alternate parts are acceptable if they meet all form, fit, and function requirements and conform to the approved configuration. The NAICS code is 332911, Industrial Valve Manufacturing, with PSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered.

The Government intends a single firm fixed-price award. Evaluation is conducted on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with only the lowest priced offer initially evaluated for technical acceptability. Technical factors include meeting salient characteristics, clear identification by brand name and model number, supporting documentation demonstrating compliance, and availability within the timeframe. Quotations must include pricing for all items on the provided spreadsheet (Attachment 1) submitted to Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov. Questions are due September 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Time. Pricing must remain firm for 45 calendar days from the quotation due date. This is a Request for Quotation under FAR Part 12 for commercial items; no separate written solicitation will be issued.