W912QR26RA023 - DBB Construction of USDA FAPRU in Lexington, KY

SOL #: W912QR26RA023Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE

LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202-2230, United States

Place of Performance

Lexington, KY

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220)

PSC

Construction Of Laboratories And Clinics (Y1DB)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4bcf4cf787804322b15a55f4d92d368c/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 21, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 12, 2026, 7:00 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 Department of the Army, W072 ENDIST LOUISVILLE, is soliciting proposals 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 an estimated construction cost between $25,000,000.00 and $100,000,000.00. Amendment 0002 was posted on February 24, 2026, detailing solicitation changes. Proposals are due March 12, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity involves the construction of the USDA FAPRU facility. Specific details regarding the construction requirements are available in the solicitation documents.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Solicitation (DBB Construction)
Estimated Cost: $25,000,000.00 - $100,000,000.00
NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45M size standard.
Set-Aside: Full and Open competition, with a HUBZone 10% price evaluation preference in accordance with FAR 19.1307.
Response Due: March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
Published Date: February 24, 2026 (latest update)
Place of Performance: Lexington, KY, United States

Key Information & Requirements

Amendments: Amendment 0002 (Feb 24, 2026) and Amendment 0001 (Jan 23, 2026) have been posted. Offerors must refer to these for solicitation changes.
Site Visit: An organized site visit was held on February 2, 2026, at 1300 ET. The sign-in sheet, "USDA FAPRU - Site Visit Meeting Roster 02FEB2026.pdf," was posted on February 4, 2026, and lists attendees and their organizations, which may be useful for networking.
Inquiries: Technical inquiries and questions regarding proposal procedures or bonds must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://projnet.org/projnet. Refer to Section 00 21 00 for instructions.
Proposal Submission: Electronic submission of proposals is required. Follow instructions in Section 00 21 00, "Electronic Proposal Submission Instructions," precisely.
Registration: Offerors must comply with FAR 52.204-7, 52.204-8 (DEV), 52.232-33, and other registration requirements through the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov/.