The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), is seeking contractors for the installation of new natural gas boilers at the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center in Stoneville, Mississippi. The project involves demolishing four existing Lochinvar boilers and four Bell and Gossett pumps, followed by the supply and installation of new equipment as outlined in the Statement of Work. This procurement is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of the research facilities, and the contract will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220, with a size standard of $19 million. Interested contractors should prepare to submit a detailed technical proposal and cost breakdown, with the Request for Proposals anticipated to be issued around January 9, 2025; inquiries can be directed to Huron W. Virden at huron.virden@usda.gov.