SAM #1232SA26Q0782

USDA ARS Solicitation for Reforming Eight Catfish Ponds in Stoneville, MS

This opportunity involves the reforming of eight catfish ponds at the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit in Stoneville, Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division (AFM/Acquisitions) - Warmwater Aquaculture Research Unit, Stoneville, MS - Scope of Work: - Reform eight existing 0.25-acre catfish ponds - Contractor must provide all equipment, materials, labor, and related services - Work includes grading pond bottoms and side slopes, ensuring levees have a 4:1 slope and a top width of at least 20 feet - Site cleanup and debris removal required - Emphasis on use of bio-based products where possible - Compliance with safety and environmental standards is mandatory - Procurement Details: - 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 237990 - Firm fixed price contract - Performance period is 120 calendar days from notice to proceed - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must demonstrate technical approach, company experience, and past performance - Site visits available by appointment; registration and government-issued photo ID required - All work must be completed during standard business hours, excluding government holidays

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 1232SA26Q0782 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for reforming eight catfish ponds.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237990.  The small business size standard is $45.0 million.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

Organized site visits have been scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) and June 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM CDT.  The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one.  Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by June 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT with the name(s) of attendee(s), company they are with, and company(s) they are representing.  A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance.

The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes.  Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor’s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov.  Questions must be submitted no later than June 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT.  Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.  No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer.  Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.

Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.

Statement of Work Wage Determination

Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders

Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/departmental-administration/office-contracting-and-procurement-ocp/policies-regulations under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”.  USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304 -70.

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