Opportunity
SAM #124PCA27Q0006
USDA ARS Building 4 cattle dip vat, drip pad, and facility construction redesign
Buyer
ARS APD
Posted
November 04, 2026
Respond By
December 16, 2026
Identifier
124PCA27Q0006
NAICS
236220, 238110, 238210, 238220, 238990
USDA is seeking construction for the Edinburg-Kerrville Building 4 dip vat redesign at its cattle research facility in Edinburg, Texas. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS); USDA APHIS office supporting work at Moore Field and the Cattle Fever Tick Research Laboratory. - Requirement: Replace and redesign the cattle dip vat and drip pad, with demolition and construction work covering the building, corrals, concrete, plumbing, electrical distribution, and lighting. - Scope highlights: Expand the rigid-frame metal building; install roof panels and insulation; construct cattle-corral railings, gates, and bollards; modify concrete surfaces and the existing dip vat; and provide plumbing to watering troughs, power, and lighting. Additive alternates cover pens 9, 10, and 11 and galvanizing fencing, gates, and bollards. - Materials and standards: Includes specified steel pipe, structural tubing, plates, fasteners, framing, roof panels, and building systems. Named product: Prodex Total 5M Plus roof insulation. No OEM or vendor is identified in the notice; the named product does not establish a manufacturer. - Estimated value: Design analysis estimates a base bid of $1,031,810; it notes this exceeds the stated project ceilings and calls for value engineering. - Other requirements: Construction must meet applicable safety, environmental, quality, plumbing, and electrical standards. Lighting includes controls, warranties, and training. Base-bid fencing and gates are red-oxide coated; galvanizing is an alternate. - Business status: Total small-business set-aside. No item quantities or commercial part numbers are provided. - Amendment materials: Updated scope documents include a Statement of Work, drawings, and a revised Design Analysis.
Description
*AMENDMENT 0001* (see attached SF30)
The purpose of this amendment is to provide the following revised scope documents. a. Attachment 2 Specifications Rev1 b. Attachment 3 Drawings Rev1 c. Attachment 5 Design Analysis Rev1
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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 124PCA27Q0006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Livestock Arthropod Pest Research Unit in Kerrville, TX has a construction requirement for replacement of a cattle dip vat and drip pad. See attached scope documents for a complete list of requirements.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 The small business size standard is $45M This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.