Building 10 Partition at Canal Point, FL

Solicitation 1240LN26R0005 is a request for proposal issued by the USDA Forest Service CSA Intermountain 3 for construction services at the USDA ARS Sugarcane Field Station in Canal Point, Florida. The project involves the demolition of an existing partition wall and the installation of a new partition and two roll-up doors to enclose the Cane Presentation and Hydraulic Systems in Building 10. Additional requirements include upgrading the electrical distribution system with a new 200-amp 208-volt 3-phase commercial grade circuit breaker panel, installing new supply circuits, lighting, and convenience outlets, and performing modifications to concrete machinery pads. The partition must be constructed with steel tracks, fiberglass insulation, a ribbed metal exterior, and a plywood interior, finished with one primer coat and two coats of paint. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 236220. Proposals are due by September 23, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical approach, price fairness and reasonableness, and past performance. The contract incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wage requirements and Buy American preferences. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the government in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, with the Facility Manager or COR overseeing testing and closeout. No performance or payment bonds are required, though insurance for work on government installations is mandatory.