Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is soliciting quotations from small‑business contractors to supply, install, and commission a complete water‑softener system for Building 150 at the Carl Hayden Research Center in Tucson, Arizona. The work includes providing all parts, warranties, labor, and any required permits, as well as demolition of existing equipment if needed. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order with a period of performance from 25 September 2026 through 22 December 2026. The solicitation is set‑aside for small businesses and is evaluated on lowest price that meets technical requirements. • Scope: supply, install, test, and warranty a water‑softening system (including plumbing, controls, and related hardware). • Location: 2000 E. Allen Road, Tucson, AZ 85719. • Delivery: required by 31 August 2026; installation to be completed by 22 December 2026. • Funding: small‑business set‑aside; size standard $19 M. • Submission: quotations due 14 September 2026 (local time). • Evaluation: lowest technically acceptable price.