W912QR26RA023 - DBB Construction of USDA FAPRU in Lexington, KY
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 Department of the Army, Louisville District (USACE), has issued a Solicitation (W912QR26RA023) for the Design-Build-Bid (DBB) Construction of the USDA Forage Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington, KY. This is a full and open procurement with a HUBZone 10% price evaluation preference. The estimated construction cost ranges from $25,000,000 to $100,000,000. Proposals are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the DBB construction of the USDA FAPRU facility. The project falls under NAICS Code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a size standard of $45M.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (DBB Construction)
- Estimated Value: $25,000,000 - $100,000,000
- Set-Aside: Full and Open, with HUBZone 10% Price Evaluation (FAR 19.1307)
- Proposal Due: March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM ET (19:00:00Z)
- Published: March 9, 2026 (latest amendment)
Amendments & Updates
Multiple amendments have been issued. Amendment 0003 (March 9, 2026) confirms the proposal due date remains unchanged. Amendment 0001 (January 23, 2026) postponed the organized site visit from January 27 to February 2, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. A site visit meeting roster from February 2, 2026, was posted on February 4, 2026, providing attendee contact information.
Submission & Inquiries
Proposals must be submitted electronically, following instructions in Section 00 21 00. Technical inquiries and questions regarding proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (http://projnet.org/projnet). Offerors must comply with FAR 52.204-7, 52.204-8 (DEV), 52.232-33, and complete SAM registration (https://sam.gov/).
Contact Information
For questions, contact Jacob Pridemore at jacob.s.pridemore@usace.army.mil or 502-315-6228.