NCCCWA Fire System Upgrades, Kearneysville, WV

SOL #: 1232SA26Q0485Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States

Place of Performance

Kearneysville, WV

NAICS

Plumbing (238220)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Laboratories And Clinics (Z2DB)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 16, 2026
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Last Updated
May 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 3, 2026, 2:00 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 USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking proposals 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 Request for Quotation (RFQ) to upgrade sprinkler, fire pump, and fire alarm systems across three buildings. Proposals are due June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This project involves comprehensive upgrades to fire systems (sprinkler, fire pump, and fire alarm) at the Main Building, Brookstock Building, and Tank Building to meet current codes. The scope includes demolition of existing systems and installation of new components as detailed in the design drawings and specifications. Key clarifications from RFI responses include specific requirements for weldolet replacement, fire watch protocols (IFC and NFPA 241), coordination for simultaneous outages, fire pump replacement (new primary, existing as backup, with an alternate price for full replacement), FDC piping, backflow preventer reuse, fire pump controller replacement, Schedule 10 pipe allowance, and generator capacity considerations (preventing simultaneous pump operation). Buy American/Domestic Content requirements apply, and waivers for long-lead items will not be considered.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 238220, $19M size standard)
  • Period of Performance: 240 calendar days after notice to proceed
  • Proposal Due: June 3, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
  • Second Site Visit: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM ET at USDA, ARS, NCCCWA, 11861 Leetown Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430. Registration is mandatory by May 25, 2026, via email to osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov and shawn.thomas@usda.gov with subject "1232SA26Q0485 Site Visit Registration".

Evaluation

Award will be based on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical acceptability requires a feasible technical approach, qualified key personnel, a feasible construction schedule, and positive past performance. Offerors must be registered in SAM.

Key Documents & Action Items

Bidders must review Attachment 1 (Design Drawings), Attachment 2 (Design Specifications/Submittal Register), Attachment 3 (Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination WV20260037), and Attachment 4 (Schedule of Pricing). Amendment 0002 provides RFI responses and updated specifications/drawings. All pricing must be rounded to the nearest dollar. No further questions will be accepted. Proposals must be submitted via email to osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov.

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Points of Contact

Osvaldo RodriguezPRIMARY

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