SAM #1232SA26Q0974

USDA ARS Solicits Loading Dock Repair Services at Pennsylvania Research Facility

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking small business contractors to perform loading dock repairs at the NEA Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD), Eastern Regional Research Center (ERRC) - Scope of Work: - Construction services for loading dock repairs - Removal of a 500 sq ft concrete loading platform - Removal and installation of 15 rubber dock bumpers - Installation of a new concrete platform with proper pitch - Surface finishing suitable for forklift and pallet jack use - Demolition, concrete preparation, placement, cleanup, and final walk-through - Products/Services Requested: - Loading Dock Repair (NSN: 7540-01-152-8067), quantity: 1 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA procedures for definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders (FAR 36.101-4(b), AGAR 443.304-70) - Adherence to building codes, OSHA standards, and manufacturer requirements - Wage determinations and anti-discrimination certifications required - Site visits available for prospective contractors - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named in the solicitation or 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 1232SA26Q0974 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for loading dock repairs.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238110.  The small business size standard is $19.0 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 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and July 24, 2026 at 9:00 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 timothy.toal@usda.gov by July 22, 2026 at 4:00 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.

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 31, 2026 at 4:00 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.  Questions generated by artificial intelligence will not be answered.  The Contracting Officer will make the sole and final determination on what questions deem a response.  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 accesses 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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