Repair Chilled Water Pumps for USDA ARS Laboratory in Ames, IA

This is a combined for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Amended solicitation number 1232SA26Q0206 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a chilled water pump repair for USDA ARS NCAH Ames, IA. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. The applicable North American Industry Standard Code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The small business size standard is $19M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. The magnitude of construction is between $200,000 and $300,000. Department of Labor Wage Determination IA20250074 dated 1/2/2026 is attached and applicable to this requirement. After award, in accordance with Contract Clause 52.228-15, and FAR 28.102, Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000.00 shall require a Payment Bond (SF 25A), and awards exceeding $150,000.00 shall require both Payment and Performance Bonds (SF 25). Payment and Performance bonds are due no later than 10 days after notification of award. Two organized site visits have been conducted, another organized site visit will not be held. Quotes are due by 1:00 p.m. Central Time on March 25, 2026 via email to [email protected]. Email subject line must include the solicitation number 1232SA26Q0206 and the title Chilled Water Pump Repair Ames, IA. Late quotes after this deadline may be considered only if it is in the government’s best interest and if it will not unduly delay award. See “Attachment 1 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation (Revised)” for applicable clauses, instructions, and

evaluation criteria. Statement of Requirement USDA ARS has requirement to repair chilled water valves IAW Attachment 2 - Statement of Work (Revised). Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders - Information concerning policies and procedures regarding the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and the time required for definitization of those actions per 15 U.S.C. 644 is available under the hyperlink “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4” at https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations Please see the

attachments for important information on how and when to resond and what is needed in that response to be considered for award. Michael Sherlock Contracting (No Street Address

2) BELTSVILLE, MD 20705 USA to this opportunity. SF30_1232SA26Q02060001.pdf Attachment 1 Combined Synopsis Solicitation (Reviised).pdf Attachment 2 Statement of Work (Revised).pdf Attachment 1 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf (deleted) Attachment 2 Statement of Work.pdf (deleted) Attachment 3 Wage Determination.pdf Attachment 4 Photos.pdf Attachment 5 Specifications.pdf Attachment 6 Pump test and balance info.pdf