Laboratory Renovation
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service is soliciting proposals for Laboratory Renovations at Wapato, WA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The project involves comprehensive remodeling of existing lab spaces. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity, identified as RFQ 1232SA26Q0454, requires the renovation of existing laboratory rooms 416, 424, and 426. The scope includes installing new flooring, HVAC systems, lighting, ingress/egress modifications, cabinets, cupboards, safety eye/shower stations, and fume hoods. An optional CLIN (0002) covers the remodeling of room 425. Detailed 100% Design Drawings (Attachment 1) and Design Specifications (Attachment 2) provide the comprehensive requirements for demolition, new construction, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after award
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45M size standard
- Mandatory Site Visit: May 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM PST. Registration is required by May 5, 2026, via email to kelly.wright@usda.gov and john.harvey@usda.gov. Non-attendance will result in a non-responsive offer.
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Time, submitted to kelly.wright@usda.gov.
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, by 10:00 AM Central Time.
- Submission Method: Emailed offers to kelly.wright@usda.gov, with the subject line "RFQ 1232SA26Q0454".
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Offerors must meet all technical requirements, including mandatory attendance at the site visit, and demonstrate acceptable past performance. Proposals must adhere to the provided Schedule of Pricing (Attachment 4), rounding all CLIN prices to the nearest dollar. Compliance with Wage Determination WA20260119 for Yakima County, WA, is also required. Offerors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
Amendment Notes
Amendment 0001 clarifies the mandatory site visit as an evaluation criterion, emphasizing that failure to attend will render an offer non-responsive.