Building One Laboratory 3 Repairs, Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research, Florence, South Carolina
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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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking proposals for Building One Laboratory 3 Repairs at the Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation Research facility in Florence, South Carolina. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items, with proposals due by February 18, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive renovation of Laboratory 3. Key tasks include:
- Demolition: Removal of existing casework, countertops (including asbestos abatement), and capping of air and gas lines.
- Painting: Preparation and painting of all walls and door frames in Lab 3.
- Exterior Door Weatherstripping: Replacement of weatherstripping, seals, and sweeps for the outside entrance door.
- Electrical: Replacement of existing electrical receptacles and light switches, and installation of ten new counter-top electrical receptacle fixtures.
- Plumbing: Replacement of all drain lines, installation of a new sink, faucet, and base cabinets, including three single faucets and one distilled water faucet.
- Casework and Counter-tops: Provision and installation of new solid hardwood casework, 1-inch thick epoxy resin countertops, a sink, and a drying rack along the SE, SW, and NW walls, matching existing dimensions and configurations. Wall-mounted cabinets and backsplash are also required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a $45M size standard).
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed 90 days from the date of notice to proceed.
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EST (local Florence time). Proposals must be emailed to erin.riffey@usda.gov with the subject line "RFQ 1232SA26Q0147".
- Published: February 3, 2026.
- Site Visit: A recommended site visit is scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST at 2611 West Lucas Street, Florence, SC 29501. Contractors must register by emailing natasha.ducey@usda.gov (cc erin.riffey@usda.gov) by February 9, 2026.
- Questions Due: All questions must be submitted via email to erin.riffey@usda.gov by February 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Central Time.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical evaluation will be conducted first on the lowest priced offer. Offerors must submit all required documents, acknowledge amendments, and hold prices for 60 calendar days. A bid guarantee of not less than 20% of the proposed price (not to exceed $3,000,000) is required for offers of $35,000 or more.
Eligibility & Requirements
Prospective offerors must be a Total Small Business concern and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of solicitation closing. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act, requiring adherence to the prevailing wage rates outlined in Wage Determination SC20260005 for Florence and Darlington Counties, SC. Contractors are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses, managing the project, and ensuring a safe work environment.