# 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

<p>****AMENDMENT 0001**** (see attached SF30)</p>

<p>The purpose of this amendment is to provide the following revised scope documents. &nbsp;<br />
a. Attachment 2 Specifications Rev1<br />
b. Attachment 3 Drawings Rev1<br />
c. Attachment 5 Design Analysis Rev1</p>

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<p>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.<br />
Solicitation number 124PCA27Q0006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).</p>

<p>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.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

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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.</p>

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