USDA Plant Improvement Facility (PIF)
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. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, on behalf of the Department of Defense, is conducting market research for the construction of a new Plant Improvement Facility (PIF) at NC State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified firms for a project estimated between $25,000,000.00 and $35,000,000.00. Responses are due by May 29, 2026.
Project Scope
This project involves the construction of a new laboratory/office/seed processing building (approximately 45,000 sq ft), Headhouse/Greenhouse facilities (approximately 6,500 sq ft), and an optional 6,000 sq ft equipment storage and shop building. Construction materials specified include pre-engineered metal buildings with steel frames, box corrugated metal cladding, and standing seam metal roofing for the main structure, and CMU construction with CMU veneer and low slope PVC roofing for support spaces. Site improvements, including parking, roads, and utilities, are also part of the scope.
Submission Requirements
Interested firms with NAICS code 236220 must submit comprehensive information by the deadline. Required submissions include:
- Firm Name, Address, Point of Contact, and current SAM registration.
- Business size and socio-economic designations (e.g., HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, SDB, WOSB, Large Business).
- Bonding capability (single and aggregate).
- Evidence of capabilities through three (3) recent projects (equal to or greater than $18,000,000.00 and minimum 30,000 sq ft) completed as prime contractor within the last six years.
- Firm's overall capability, including geographic span, project size, in-house capabilities, and established relationships with design firms for Design-Bid-Build.
- Details on teaming arrangements, if applicable, including roles and socio-economic status of team members.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information
- Estimated Magnitude: $25,000,000.00 - $35,000,000.00
- Set-Aside: Not specified (market research to determine potential set-asides)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 14, 2026
Important Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligate the Government to any contract award. Responses are voluntary and at no cost to the Government. Submitted information will become Government property, and there is no guarantee of an acquisition strategy resulting from this market research. Submissions must be sent electronically to Karri Mares and Jason S. Smith via email with the subject line "USDA / NC State, Plant Improvement Facility (PIF)".