SAM #1232SA26Q0946

USDA ARS Requests Greenhouse Ridge Vent Replacement at Albany, CA Facility

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking small business contractors to replace greenhouse ridge vents at its Western Regional Research Center in Albany, California. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (AFM APD), Western Regional Research Center - Products/Services Requested: - Replacement of greenhouse ridge vents (NSN 7540-01-152-8067) - Replacement of roof and wall ridge vents in eight PGEC greenhouse rooms - Includes new steel rack and pinion systems (or equivalent), drive shafts, screens, screen frames, and brushes (stainless steel or equivalent) - Removal and disposal of existing systems, disconnection/reconnection of electrical wiring - Professional services: all management, supervision, labor, equipment, and tools to complete the project - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal, state, and local codes, including Davis Bacon Wage Act - Mandatory bid, payment, and performance bonds - Coordination with USDA personnel to minimize disruption to ongoing research - Site visits available for prospective contractors - Total small business set-aside under NAICS 238150 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Firm fixed price contract with a 90-day completion requirement after notice to proceed

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 1232SA26Q0946 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for greenhouse ridge vent replacements.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238150.  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 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) and July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM PDT.  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 ron.haff@usda.gov by July 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT 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, Payment, and Performance 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 August 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM PDT.  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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