Building 11 and Water Towers Renovation at the National Center for Toxicological Research Jefferson Labs Complex

SOL #: 75F40126SSN132849Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Health And Human Services
Food And Drug Administration
FDA OFFICE OF ACQ GRANT SVCS
Beltsville, MD, 20705, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Restoration Of Real Property (Public Or Private) (Z2QA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 18, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Mar 4, 2026, 9:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, has issued a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for the Building 11 and Water Towers Renovation project at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) Jefferson Labs Complex in Jefferson, Arkansas. This RFI is market research to identify capable businesses for a construction project estimated between $5-$10 Million. Responses are due by March 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT.

Scope of Work

The project involves significant renovation and infrastructure upgrades. For Building 11, the scope includes asbestos testing, roof demolition and replacement, renovation of restrooms, installation of ceiling lights, a canopy over the entrance door, and painting in the parking lot. Additionally, the Motor Control Center (MCC) in Building 11 will be replaced, involving demolition of existing electrical infrastructure and installation of new components such as a manual transfer switch, switchboard, panelboard, and motor starters.

For the Water Towers, the work entails the replacement of one 500,000-gallon water tank, refurbishment of one 300,000-gallon water tank, and the demolition of one 150,000-gallon water tank, including its supports and foundation. Detailed civil, architectural, and electrical drawings (Attachments 1 and 2) provide comprehensive specifications for site plans, demolition, tank details, floor plans, elevations, roof plans, interior finishes, and electrical system configurations.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Product Service Code: Z2QA (Repair Or Alteration Of Restoration Of Real Property)
  • Estimated Project Magnitude: $5-$10 Million
  • Anticipated Period of Performance: 36 months after notice to proceed (for the future contract)
  • Response Due: March 4, 2026, 1:00 PM CT (2:00 PM ET)
  • Published: February 18, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Interested parties must submit capability statements via email to suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov. Responses are limited to 15 pages (8.5x11 inches, 12-point font) and should include a corporate profile, a detailed capability statement demonstrating experience, past performance (last 10 years), bonding capability, recommended performance measures, and identification of relevant contract vehicles (e.g., GSA Schedule, BIC contracts). Small businesses must demonstrate capability to meet FAR 52.219-14, while large businesses should identify subcontracting opportunities. The RFI aims to determine if the future requirement should be set aside for small businesses, conducted as full and open competition, or sole-sourced. Anticipated FAR Clause 52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements will apply.

Additional Notes

This is market research only; it is not a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement will be provided for costs associated with responding. Telephone calls will not be accepted, and no RFP package or solicitation is currently available. Information regarding the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will not be provided. Responses containing weblinks will not be opened, and no proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included.

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Points of Contact

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