Bldg. 56 upgrades at USDA ARS PPRL in Logan, UT

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0551, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for the upgrade of Building 56 at the USDA ARS Poisonous Plant Research Laboratory in Logan, Utah, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial items acquisition. The effort is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 with a size standard of $19.0 million, and all responsible small business concerns are invited to submit quotations. The estimated contract value falls between $100,000 and $250,000. Performance is to begin within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and be completed within 180 calendar days thereafter, with work occurring at the designated site in Logan, UT. The Government will award a single contract using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability is a threshold criterion based on compliance with the Statement of Work, demonstrated technical and management approach, and acceptable or neutral past performance; award will then go to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror. All offers must be submitted via email to Michael Sherlock at Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov no later than May 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The scope of work includes coordination and installation of mechanical systems in compliance with structural and architectural constraints, requiring field adjustments to piping, ductwork, and HVAC systems per International Building Code, ASCE 7, SMACNA, and ASME standards. Deliverables encompass shop drawings, product data, seismic certifications, vibration isolation components, and operation and maintenance manuals, all subject to government review prior to installation. Inspection and acceptance occur on-site and are governed by FAR 52.246-12 and referenced ASTM, ASHRAE, NFPA, UL, and ARI standards, with the contractor solely responsible for quality control. The contract includes mandatory clauses related to contractor ethics, whistleblower rights, trafficking in persons, cybersecurity, DEI compliance, Buy American requirements, labor standards, and subcontractor protections. Payment must be submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov, and contractors must maintain active SAM registration with a valid UEI. Specific materials such as insulation and piping must be labeled and packaged per ASTM specifications and stored to prevent damage, with all equipment delivered with factory-installed end caps. Security requirements mandate background verification of