SAM #1232SA26Q1228

USDA ARS Solicitation for Flooring Abatement and Replacement at Carl Hayden Bee Research Center

This opportunity seeks flooring abatement and replacement services for the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center in Tucson, Arizona, managed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). - Government Buyer: - USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division - Project overseen by Contracting Officer Joshua J. Dobereiner - Scope of Work: - Removal, abatement, and replacement of flooring in north hallway offices of Building 107 - Specific offices: 150, 151, 152, 109, 109A, 110, and 111 - Abatement of asbestos-containing tile adhesive - Installation of new carpet in offices 109, 109A, 110, and 111 - Installation of new vinyl composition tile in offices 150, 151, and 152 - Products/Services Requested: - Flooring abatement and replacement (NSN 7540-01-152-8067) - Removal of existing carpet and vinyl tile - Asbestos abatement - Installation of new carpet and vinyl composition tile - Notable Requirements: - Project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 238330 - Firm fixed price contract - 90-calendar-day performance period after notice to proceed - Site visit available for interested contractors - No specific OEMs or product brands are specified; contractors may propose suitable commercial flooring products meeting project requirements.

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 1232SA26Q1228 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for flooring abatement and replacement at the Carl Hayden Bee Research Center.

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238330.  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 August 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST) and August 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM MST.  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 August 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM MST 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 August 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM MST.  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 Floor Plan 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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