Annual inspections and tuning of boilers for the USDA, ARS, National Center for Animal Health in Ames, IA 1232SA26Q0165

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 1232SA26Q0165 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for yearly inspections and tuning of the boilers at the USDA, ARS in Ames, IA. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 The small business size standard is $22 million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

AMENDMENT 1 - please be sure to acknowledge all amendments when responding to this solicitation. The purpose of amendment number 1 is to add the requirement for an NBIC certification to Section 2.0 of the Statement of Work, as follows: "The successful vendor is required to have their NBIC certification. The National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) is an internationally recognized standard that governs and maintains rules for the installation, inspection, repair, and alteration of in-service pressure equipment. The NBIC is adopted into law by most US and Canadian jurisdictions. It is the basis for NBBIs four accreditation programs (R, VR, NR, and T/O) and is utilized by more than 5,200 repair organizations in over 60 countries. The NBIC is recognized as a national standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)." ************************************ 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 1232SA26Q0165 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for yearly inspections and tuning of the boilers at the USDA, ARS in Ames, IA. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 The small business size standard is $22 million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.

AMENDMENT 3 - Provide model numbers and data plates for individual boilers AMENDMENT 2- Extending the due date for responses to March 20, 2026. AMENDMENT 1 - Add requirement for NCIB certification to SOW Please be sure to acknowledge all amendments when responding to this solicitation. ******************************************************************************* 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 1232SA26Q0165 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for yearly inspections and tuning of the boilers at the USDA, ARS in Ames, IA. This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238290 The small business size standard is $22 million. This acquisition is an unrestricted requirement. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.