SAM #1232SA26Q0972

USDA ARS Solicitation for Laboratory Renovations and Evolution Workstation Installation

This opportunity from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) AFM APD office seeks small business contractors for laboratory renovations in Rooms 118 and 120 at the Manhattan, Kansas facility. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - ARS Acquisition and Property Division - Grain and Animal Health Research Center (CGAHR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named, but the procurement references Evolution laboratory workstations and components (likely manufactured by Formaspace or similar lab furniture OEMs) - Products Requested: - Double Sided Evolution Table with 12 Frames (FV40M846072) – Qty: 1 - Bookend bracket steel shelves (FV64M) – Qty: 8 - Power Bar, 20 Amp with 10 black cord (FV50M030272) – Qty: 4 - Task Lights (X-030003-00) – Qty: 4 - PVC hose, pre-pipped services for air/gas/vac with quick connects – Qty: 6 - Ceiling service panel 24 x 48 (SC10M02248-00) – Qty: 1 - Single Sided Evolution Table with 12 Frames and upper carrier (FV30M843060) – Qty: 1 - Bookend bracket adjustable steel shelves (FV62M) – Qty: 2 - Power Bar, 20 Amp with 10 black cord (FV50M030260) – Qty: 1 - Services Requested: - Renovation of laboratory rooms, including demolition, debris removal, and securing rooms daily - Electrostatic painting of existing steel casework (color 61 Light Neutral) - Installation of gas, air, and vacuum lines - Skilled cabinet installation - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with USDA procedures for change orders and wage determination - Site visits available for prospective contractors - Bi-weekly progress reports required - Completion within 70 calendar days (10 weeks) after notice to proceed - All responsible small business sources may submit quotations - Technical requirements detailed in the Statement of Work attachment

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 1232SA26Q0972 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for laboratory renovations.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238990.  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 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT) and July 23, 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 jason.cherico@usda.gov by July 21, 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 July 31, 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.  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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