NCCCWA Fire System Upgrades, Kearneysville, WV
Overview
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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 (ARS) is seeking quotations for Fire System Upgrades at the National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA) in Kearneysville, WV. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
This acquisition requires construction services to upgrade fire systems, including sprinkler, fire pump, and fire alarm systems, at three specific buildings: the Main Building, Brookstock Building, and Tank Building. All work must meet current codes and standards. The period of performance is 240 calendar days after the notice to proceed.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million
- Place of Performance: Kearneysville, WV
- Department/Agency: USDA, Agricultural Research Service
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Via email to osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov
- Proposal Due Date: May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM local time
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 29, 2026, 9:00 AM ET at USDA, ARS, NCCCWA, Kearneysville, WV. Registration is required by April 27, 2026.
- Questions Due: April 30, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
- Evaluation Methodology: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical acceptability requires a feasible technical approach, qualified key personnel, a feasible construction schedule, and positive past performance.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Attachments
Bidders should review the following critical attachments:
- Design Drawings: Detailed layouts for fire alarm and suppression systems.
- Design Specifications: Submittal Register outlining required project documentation.
- Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination (WV20260037): Specifies prevailing wage rates for Jefferson County, WV.
- Schedule of Pricing (Attachment 4): Excel spreadsheet for submitting detailed pricing for CLIN 0001, requiring rounding to the nearest dollar.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Osvaldo Rodriguez (osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov)