# Water softener and reverse osmosis system maintenance - Ames, IA

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/1232sa26q0965

- Solicitation number: 1232SA26Q0965
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Culligan Ultrapure, Inc.
- Department: Department of Agriculture
- Agency: Agricultural Research Service
- Contracting office: USDA ARS Afm Apd (1232SA)
- NAICS: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: J087 Maintenance, Repair and Rebuilding of Equipment: Agricultural Supplies
- Place of performance: Ames, Iowa
- First posted: July 15, 2026
- Last posted: July 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/79cad2f331a44bc5a3e7bf6f13e8e8b8/view

## Description

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. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0965 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Lab Water Maintenance. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 334516. The small business size standard is 1,000. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

**Statement of Requirement:** Lab Water Maintenance in Ames, IA Price Schedule Item Supplies/Services Qty Unit Issue 0001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Base Year 12 Month 1001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 1 12 Month 2001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 2 12 Month 3001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 3 12 Month 4001 building water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system, Option Year 4 12 Month Solicitation Attachments The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the "Attachments/Links" section of the posting.

Attachment 1 – Terms and Conditions Attachment 2 - Statement of Work Attachment 3 – Wage Determination Site Visit. A site visit may be scheduled upon request. Request must be scheduled prior to July 22, 2026 at 12:00pm PST by contacting Brian Fien at Brian.Fien@usda.gov Place of Performance 1015 N University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011-3120

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Culligan Ultrapure, Inc. (UEI X9Y1RKD33C35)
- Contract: 1232SA26P0481, purchase order
- Obligated: $25,804.00
- Competition: Competed Under SAP, 4 offers received
- Link: solicitation number 1232SA26Q0965 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office 1232SA (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_1232SA26P0481_12H2_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- July 15, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due July 27, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 79cad2f331a44bc5a3e7bf6f13e8e8b8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/79cad2f331a44bc5a3e7bf6f13e8e8b8/view

## Points of contact

- Brian Fien, brian.fien@usda.gov, 5109552760

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