Opportunity
SAM #1232SA26Q0678
USDA ARS Irrigation System Replacement at Central Crops Research Station, Clayton, NC
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
July 01, 2026
Identifier
1232SA26Q0678
NAICS
237110, 238910, 238210, 238130, 238140, 238220, 238190
The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking small business contractors to replace the irrigation system at the Central Crops Research Station in Clayton, North Carolina. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Central Crops Research Station, Clayton, NC - Products and Services Requested: - Complete replacement of the irrigation system (NSN 7540-01-152-8067), 1 job - Submersible centrifugal irrigation pumps (capacity: 902 gpm at 325 ft differential pressure, max 100 hp, must handle turbid water with solids up to 3/8 inch) - Construction services including: - Removal and replacement of pump sheds - Cast-in-place concrete (footings, walls, slabs, pavements) - Pre-engineered metal building systems (primary/secondary framing, metal roof panels) - Electrical wiring and LED lighting (NEMA/UL compliant) - Earthwork (excavation, fill, grading) - Chain link fencing and gates - Seeding and turf establishment - Water utility distribution piping (PVC and ductile iron, valves, fittings) - Installation and start-up engineering for pumps - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Maintain existing irrigation system operational until new system is fully installed and tested - Work disrupting the irrigation system limited to September 1–March 31; preparatory work allowed before September 1 - Compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage determination - 1-year warranty for pumps; 5-year no-penal sum warranty for metal building systems - Submittals required: product data, shop drawings, test reports, quality control plans, O&M manuals, and training - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Set aside for Total Small Business under NAICS 237110 (Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction)
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 1232SA26Q0678 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Replacement of Irrigation System at Clayton, NC.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237110 - Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction. The small business size standard is $45M. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.