SAM #1232SA26Q1425

USDA ARS Solicitation for Concrete Work at Honeybee Research Laboratory Building 6

This opportunity is for concrete work at Building 6 of the USDA Honeybee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Acquisition and Property Division (APD) - Honeybee Breeding, Genetics & Physiology Research Laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Reinforced 4-inch concrete paving (3500 psi mix) adjacent to the east and south sides of Building 6 - Includes removal of existing limestone aggregate, grading, compacting, forming, placing, and finishing - Installation of two 4x8 pad walkways - All labor, materials, and equipment required - Product line item: Building 6 Concrete Work (part number: 7540-01-152-8067) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with USDA ARS standards, safety, and environmental requirements - Utilization of bio-based products and recycling practices - Firm fixed price contract - Performance period is 45 days from notice to proceed - Evaluation criteria include technical approach, company experience, price, and past performance - Set aside for small business concerns under NAICS code 238110 - Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, excluding government holidays - Site visits are scheduled for interested bidders - No specific products, OEMs, or part numbers (other than the general concrete work) are specified.

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 1232SA26Q1425 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for building 6 concrete work at the Honeybee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research Laboratory in Baton Rouge, LA.

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 September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT) and September 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM 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 josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by September 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM 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 September 14, 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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