Opportunity

SAM #1232SA26Q0919

USDA ARS Solicitation for K3 Barn Structural Repairs and System Upgrades

Buyer

ARS APD

Posted

August 06, 2026

Respond By

August 24, 2026

Identifier

1232SA26Q0919

NAICS

238190

This opportunity involves the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeking small business contractors for K3 Barn Repairs at the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division - Project Scope: - Structural repairs and upgrades to the K3 Barn - Upgrades to steam condensate return and electrical distribution systems - Repair and replacement of damaged structural support columns - Addition of tube steel support columns at the overhang to limit beam deflection - Replacement of wooden structural columns with No. 1 Douglas Fir Larch, pressure-preservative treated - Installation of metal column extensions, base and top plates, anchor bolts, and metal fabrications per ASTM and AWS standards - Provision of operations and maintenance manuals - Products/Materials: - Metal column extensions and connections (ASTM/AWS compliant) - Metal fabrications (10 GA sheet metal post wraps, steel plates, hot-dip galvanized fasteners) - Wooden structural columns (No. 1 Douglas Fir Larch, 6x10 nominal, AWPA treated) - Associated hardware (laminated post hold-downs, post-beam connectors) - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on safety, environmental, and quality control measures - Mandatory site visit for bidders - Firm-fixed price contract with a 200-calendar day performance period - Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 238190 - Estimated contract value between $100,000 and $250,000 - All work must comply with specified materials and quality standards

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 1232SA26Q0919 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for K3 Barn Repairs in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238190  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. 

Site showing information is included in the solicitation and registration must be completed as outlined therein.  Phone inquiries/questions will not be answered.  Award information will be posted after award and inquiries as to award status will not be answered.

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