Biological Safety Cabinet, Small Animal Isolator, and Chemical Fume Hood Services

Background
The solicitation number 12639526Q0050 is issued by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for services related to Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC), HEPA Filtered Small Animal Isolators, and Chemical Fume Hoods. The USDA's mission includes ensuring the health and safety of animal health facilities, which is the context for this acquisition. This contract is set aside for small business concerns, with an emphasis on providing essential maintenance and certification services to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Work Details
The contractor will perform quarterly certification, maintenance, and repair services for all BSCs, isolators, and chemical fume hoods located at The National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH) facilities. This includes:

- Conducting site visits quarterly and up to 10 emergency visits per year;
- Coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at least two weeks prior to service dates;
- Performing all work during normal business hours;
- Ensuring that the contractor is accredited by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF);
- Adhering to NSF/ANSI Standard 49 Class II requirements for BSCs;
- Conducting specific physical tests such as downflow velocity and HEPA filter leak tests;
- Disabling any equipment that fails certification until repairs are made;
- Submitting certification reports within 15 business days after completion; and
- Ensuring that all necessary materials and costs associated with the services are covered.

Period of Performance
The total period of performance must not exceed 60 months, defined from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed at The National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH) facilities located at 1920 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010; 1015 N. University Blvd, Ames, IA 50011; and 716 Farm House Lane, Ames, IA 50011.