SAM #1232SA26Q0889

USDA ARS Greenhouse #2 Modernization – Construction and Equipment Procurement

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking a contractor to modernize Greenhouse #2 at the Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit in University Park, PA. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pasture Systems & Watershed Management Research Unit (PSWMRU), ARS Acquisition and Property Division - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - KOOL-CEL (evaporative cooling pads) - Greenheck (exhaust fans) - Schaefer (circulation fans) - PRIER (wall hydrants) - Zurn (floor cleanouts and trench drains) - Eagle (stainless steel sinks) - A.O. Smith (electric tankless water heaters) - ACME (evaporative cooling pad pumps) - Micro-Grow (Grow Master Controller system) - VYPR (grow lights) - Products/Services Requested: - Demolition and full reconstruction of greenhouse systems, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications upgrades - KOOL-CEL evaporative cooling pads (4 units, various sizes) - Greenheck AER-24-03-0625 sidewall direct drive exhaust fans (9 units total) - Schaefer VK12 circulation fans (8 units) - PRIER C-634 heavy commercial wall hydrants - Zurn CO adjustable floor cleanouts and Zurn Z882 trench drain system - Eagle Spec-Master FN series stainless steel sinks (at least 1 unit) - A.O. Smith POU electric tankless water heaters (at least 2 units, various models) - ACME or KOOL-CEL evaporative cooling pad pumps (4 units) - Micro-Grow Grow Master Controller system - VYPR 3P LED grow lights - Ridge vents (6 units) - Unit heaters (4 units) - Electrical panels, breakers, and telecommunications cabling - Construction services for demolition, installation, and commissioning - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220 - Contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and coordinate to avoid impacting research activities - Mandatory bid, performance, and payment bonds - Compliance with safety, environmental, and quality control standards - One-year warranty on workmanship and materials - Site visits available for interested contractors - All technical specifications, design analysis, and drawings provided in attachments

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 1232SA26Q0889 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for greenhouse modernization.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220.  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 July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and July 10, 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT.  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 July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT 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.

Bonds:  Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds are required.

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 July 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT.  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

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

Statement of Work Design Analysis Drawings Specifications 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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