Confined Space Assessment - Beltsville MD

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking quotations from qualified small businesses to perform a comprehensive Confined Space Assessment at its Beltsville, MD facility. The work includes a site inventory, compliance verification with 29 CFR 1910.146 and ANSI/ASSE Z117.1, development of a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and delivery of a final assessment report. Approximately 15 qualified personnel will be required for the one‑year period of performance (09/29/2026 – 09/28/2027). The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 541620) and will be awarded on a lowest‑price‑technically‑acceptable basis. Quotations are due via email to the listed contact; the contract is firm‑fixed‑price with monthly invoicing. • Scope: Confined‑space inventory, hazard analysis, regulatory compliance review, QASP development, final reporting. • Duration: 12 months (09/29/2026 – 09/28/2027). • Personnel: ~15 qualified staff (environmental health & safety specialists, engineers, technicians). • Set‑aside: Total Small Business (including SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB). • Delivery: F.O.B. destination to USDA ARS BARC‑West, Beltsville, MD. • Evaluation: Lowest price technically acceptable; only the lowest‑priced quote is initially evaluated for technical acceptability.