Description
The USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking quotations from small‑business electrical contractors to replace 32 existing exhaust fans at the Southern Horticultural Research facility in Poplarville, MS. The work includes removal of the existing Schaefer fans and wiring, and installation of new heavy‑duty, fully enclosed, maintenance‑free, energy‑efficient exhaust fans with galvanized housings, shutters, and six‑blade blades. The contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price, total‑small‑business set‑aside award, with delivery of all equipment and completion of installation required within 60 days of award. The solicitation is posted on 08/31/2026, questions are due 09/03/2026, and offers must be received by 09/09/2026 (1300 CT).
• Scope: Remove and dispose of 32 existing exhaust fans and associated wiring; install 32 new Schaefer‑type exhaust fans (various models) with galvanized housing and blades.
• Location: B42, Southern Horticultural Research Unit, 810 Highway 26 West, Poplarville, MS 39470.
• Contract type: RFQ, firm‑fixed‑price, total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 238210).
• Delivery/Performance: All materials and installation to be completed within 60 days after contract award.
• Funding ceiling: Not disclosed; typical fan unit cost plus labor suggests a mid‑five‑figure contract.
• Small‑business eligibility: Open to all small businesses, with additional set‑aside considerations for HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB.
• Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable; technical acceptability evaluated first, then price.