Renovate Headhouse/Greenhouse In El Reno, OK
SOL #: 1232SA26Q0348Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
USDA ARS AFM APD
BELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, United States
Place of Performance
El Reno, OK
NAICS
Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)
PSC
Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings (Z2JZ)
Set Aside
Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside (FAR 19.13) (HZC)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
Apr 3, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 5, 2026, 10:00 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 soliciting quotations for the renovation of the Headhouse and Greenhouse facilities in El Reno, OK. This is a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside for commercial construction services. A mandatory site visit is required for all prime contractors. Offers are due April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
Scope of Work
This project involves the renovation of the EC04 Headhouse and Greenhouse to restore full operations. Key tasks include:
- Renovation of EC04 Headhouse/Greenhouse.
- West Greenhouse Renovation.
- East Greenhouse Renovation (Option).
- Generator Replacement (Option).
- Headhouse Lights and Mechanical Replacement (Option). Detailed architectural and engineering drawings are provided, outlining demolition, new construction, plumbing, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, and lighting systems. An asbestos and lead-containing paint inspection report indicates no asbestos or lead was identified in sampled areas, but bidders should assume lead in unsampled or inaccessible painted surfaces.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 1232SA26Q0348
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: 180 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). Option 3 (Generator Replacement) may add up to 60 days if exercised after award.
- Set-Aside: Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone) Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction.
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 Million.
- Place of Performance: El Reno, OK.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email to david.hildebrand@usda.gov with the subject line "RFQ 1232SA26Q0348".
- Offer Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.
- Mandatory Site Visit: April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Registration deadline: April 14, 2026, 5:00 PM CST.
- Questions Due: April 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST to david.hildebrand@usda.gov. Responses will be posted on sam.gov.
- Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Award will be made to the responsible offeror with the lowest price that is technically acceptable.
- Required Documents: Completed SF 1442, SF 24 Bid Bond (20% of proposed price, not to exceed $500,000), two relevant experience references, and a transmittal summary letter.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must use the most current wage determination (WD OK20260041 Mod 1, dated Jan 23, 2026) for cost estimation and compliance.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: David Hildebrand (david.hildebrand@usda.gov)
People
Points of Contact
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Apr 3, 2026