Steam Bundle Conversion - Biosciences Research Lab

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a small business contractor to convert domestic hot water heating systems from natural gas to steam at the Biosciences Research Laboratory in Fargo, North Dakota. This project, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under NAICS code 238220, involves removing existing natural gas equipment and installing new steam-based hardware, including Taco G8404S heat exchangers and McQuay steam coils. The performance period is 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, requiring a technical submission and a detailed cost breakdown that adheres to specific overhead and profit caps. Quotations are due by June 23, 2026, and site visits are available upon request. The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has issued a solicitation for a steam bundle conversion at the Biosciences Research Laboratory in Fargo, North Dakota. This project involves transitioning domestic hot water systems from natural gas to steam in a laboratory setting. The procurement is a total small business set-aside conducted as an RFQ under FAR Part 12. The project must be completed within 60 days of the Notice to Proceed, covering material delivery, installation, and disposal.