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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is soliciting proposals for the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) Construction of a USDA Food Animal Production Research Unit (FAPRU) in Lexington, KY. This project has an estimated construction cost between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. An organized site visit, originally scheduled for January 27, 2026, has been postponed to February 2, 2026, at 1300 ET due to inclement weather. Proposals are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the Design-Bid-Build construction of a USDA FAPRU facility. The primary Product Service Code is Y1DB (Construction Of Laboratories And Clinics). The applicable NAICS Code is 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), with a size standard of $45M.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Design-Bid-Build Construction)
- Estimated Cost: $25,000,000.00 - $100,000,000.00
- NAICS: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition, with a HUBZone 10% price evaluation preference in accordance with FAR 19.1307.
- Proposal Due: March 3, 2026, at 18:00 ET
- Published: January 22, 2026
Submission & Inquiries
Electronic submission of proposals is required. Offerors must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses 52.204-7, 52.204-8 (DEV), 52.232-33, and other System for Award Management (SAM) registration and certification requirements. Technical inquiries and questions related to proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://projnet.org/projnet. Refer to Section 00 21 00 for detailed instructions on ProjNet and electronic proposal submission.
Site Visit
An organized site visit is scheduled for February 2, 2026, at 1300 ET. Further details regarding the site visit can be found in FAR 52.236-27 ALT I.
Additional Notes
Amendments to this solicitation will be made available for download only from the website. Offerors should ensure their business size in SAM is correctly listed for the specified NAICS code.