RFQ Eye Wash Station and Emergency Shower Installation

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is requesting quotes for installation of an eyewash station and emergency shower system at its Baton Rouge, Louisiana facility, with quotes due September 16, 2026 and a mandatory site showing on September 9. This is a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a size standard of 100 percent — only SBA-certified small businesses are eligible.

The scope is installation of a USDA-furnished stainless-steel eyewash and safety shower unit at the designated exterior location between Labs 105 and 107, including all required water supply piping, fittings, valves, connections, and a thermostatic mixing valve to provide tepid water in accordance with safety standards. The work consists of one line item for laboratory equipment and supplies installation. Delivery is 90 calendar days after notice to proceed, with early deliveries accepted.

Award will be made on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest price technically acceptable offer with acceptable or neutral past performance. Evaluation criteria are price (offerors must provide detailed pricing demonstrating understanding of all requirements), technical acceptability (rated acceptable or unacceptable based on ability to provide a sound and compliant approach), and past performance (rated acceptable, neutral, or unacceptable). Service Contract Labor Standards apply. Detailed pricing sheets must itemize equipment, supplies, labor, and any applicable discounts.

Questions are due September 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Registration for the mandatory site showing on September 9 at 9:00 a.m. local time is required by email to joshua.wales@usda.gov the day prior; valid Government ID is required for attendance. The offer period remains open for 90 calendar days from solicitation close.