# (Amended - 0001) Chilled Water Pumps Repair USDA ARS Ames, IA

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0206

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0206
- Notice type: Award notice (first published as combined synopsis and solicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Concord Construction, LLC for $381,820.00
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Product or service code: Z1DB Maintenance Of Laboratories And Clinics
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- County: Story County (FIPS 19169). https://abierto.us/counties/story-county-ia-19169
- City: Ames. https://abierto.us/cities/ames-ia-1901855
- First posted: February 26, 2026
- Last posted: June 10, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e3d8fd6e1e6f4a0580c9227730aa1025/view

## Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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 Classification 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 Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov. 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.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Concord Construction, LLC (UEI KJW5YUEH3JE1)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0192, purchase order
- Obligated: $381,820.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 11 offers received
- Link: award number 1232SA26P0192 equals the contract number; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0192_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- February 26, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice b6a4e7539606455db1546202084b9dd0. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b6a4e7539606455db1546202084b9dd0/view
- March 19, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due March 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice f35dcef7205248d0b1a6191c8a86e042. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f35dcef7205248d0b1a6191c8a86e042/view
- June 10, 2026: Award notice. Notice e3d8fd6e1e6f4a0580c9227730aa1025. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e3d8fd6e1e6f4a0580c9227730aa1025/view

## Points of contact

- Michael Sherlock, michael.sherlock@usda.gov

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