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ABSL-3Ag and ABSL-4Ag Penning and Gating Alterations, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Manhattan, Kansas
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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0450, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, specifically for penning and gating alterations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, and all responsible small business concerns are invited to submit quotations. The contract requires strict compliance with biosecurity protocols, including installation of hydrophobic, chemical-resistant foam weather seals in ABSL-3 and ABSL-4 containment zones, adherence to ARS 242.1M P&P design standards, and conformity with ASME BPVC Section IX welding codes. The period of performance is 365 calendar days after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, which cannot be issued until all on-site submittals are approved, and performance must begin within 10 days of that notice. A mandatory site visit is required for technical acceptability, and specifications and drawings are not publicly available; interested offerors must first submit a completed NonDisclosure Agreement to receive them. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to erin.riffey@usda.gov by 1:00 p.m. Central Time on June 4, 2026, and must include full acknowledgments of Amendments 1, 2, and 3, the SF-1442, a bid bond (SF-24), two relevant past performance references, and a detailed technical approach narrative. Proposal evaluation follows the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, meaning award will go to the lowest-priced offeror whose submission is technically acceptable on all mandatory criteria, including attendance at the site visit, SAM.gov registration, and submission of required documentation. Acceptance occurs on-site at the facility, with final inspection and approval resting solely with the Contracting Officer, governed by FAR 52.246-12. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), not WAWF. All contractors must comply with federal labor standards, including wage rate requirements, anti-trafficking measures, and Buy American provisions, and must ensure all materials meet specified grades and standards. No contract type is explicitly stated, but the structure and pricing model suggest a Firm Fixed Price.
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Manhattan, KS, 66502, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Amendment 3 has been posted on June 1, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge amendment in their offer.
Amendment 2 has been posted on May 26, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge amendment in their offer.
Amendment 1 has been posted on May 14, 2026, and offerors must acknowledge amendment in their offer.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0450 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for penning and gating alterations at the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Manhattan, Kansas.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The small business size standard is $45M. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
A mandatory site visit is required to be technically acceptable. Please see Solicitation Information and Attachments 6 and 7.
Specifications and Drawings will not be posted. In order to receive a copy of the Specifications and Drawings, each interested contractor must send a completed NonDisclosure Agreement to Erin Riffey, erin.riffey@usda.gov, and cc: Kraig Buffington, kraig.buffington@usda.gov. Once those are received, they will be forwarded and recipients must comply with all restrictions within the NonDisclosure Agreement.
Questions shall be submitted via emailed to erin.riffey@usda.gov and are due no later than May 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time. This will ensure enough time to respond before the solicitation period ends. Please include the solicitation name and number as the subject line of the email.
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