Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26R0027
USDA ARS Solicitation for Construction of Sugarcane Research Laboratory in Houma, LA
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
May 19, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26R0027
NAICS
236210, 236220
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor for the construction of a new Sugarcane Research Laboratory in Houma, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), AFM APD - Contracting office located at 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD - Scope of Work: - Complete construction of a Sugarcane Research Laboratory - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials - Work must adhere to provided specifications and drawings - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are listed - Primary service is construction - Notable Requirements: - Registration in System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory - Compliance with FAR Clauses 52.204-7 and 52.204-8 - Firm Fixed Price contract - Estimated Contract Value: - Project magnitude exceeds $10,000,000 - Place of Performance: - Houma, Louisiana (construction site) - USDA ARS AFM APD, Beltsville, MD (contracting office)
Description
THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL NOTICE ONLY
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has a requirement to construct a Sugarcane Research Laboratory in Houma, LA. The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials and perform all required work in accordance with the specifications and drawings.
The estimated magnitude of this construction project is more than $10,000,000.00. USDA will issue a Firm Fixed Price construction contract. The Request for Proposal (RFP), 1232SA26R0027, may be issued before 09/30/2026. The NAICS Code is anticipated to be 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a size standard of $45 Million. Completion timeframe for the resulting contract is to be determined. The RFP will be accessible via sam.gov in the “Contracting Opportunities” section. Potential Offerors are responsible for monitoring this site for release of the RFP package and any amendments. No status inquiries or requests for additional information will be answered prior to posting. All offerors shall be registered with the System for Award Management Registration per FAR Clause 52.204-7 and 52.204-8. No paper copies of the solicitation will be mailed and telephone requests will not be honored.