Bldg 13 Window Replacement

Solicitation 127EAX26Q0104 is a Request for Quotation issued by the USDA-FS CSA Southwest 7 for the removal and replacement of windows in Building 13 (Barn) at the Honeybee Breeding, Genetics and Physiology Research Laboratory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The project requires the installation of energy-efficient windows that match the style and appearance of Buildings 11 and 22. The scope includes replacing eight 3-foot by 3-foot windows and one 2-foot by 2-foot window on the south elevation, as well as two 5-foot by 3-foot windows and four 3-foot by 3-foot windows on the north elevation. All installations must be plumb, level, weather-tight, and compliant with manufacturer recommendations. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238350 for Finish Carpentry Contractors, with a size standard of 19 million dollars. The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price award, with a performance period of 90 calendar days following the notice to proceed. Award will be based on the highest technically rated proposal, provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Technical evaluations will focus on the offeror's work plan, key personnel experience, and the proposed performance schedule. The contractor is responsible for providing a site-specific safety plan, maintaining a safe work area, and removing all demolition materials from the site. The project is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act and requires compliance with Buy American construction material standards. Proposals must be submitted as separate PDF documents, including a signed SF1442 and a technical proposal, to the contracting officer by September 22, 2026.