Concrete Substrate Preparation & Grinding

The contract entails mechanical grinding of existing concrete surfaces to achieve a CSP 2–3 profile, specifically tailored for epoxy adhesion in a sensitive laboratory environment. The work includes comprehensive dust containment measures, crack routing and sealing, and precise surface profiling to ensure optimal bonding conditions while maintaining strict environmental controls necessary for laboratory operations. All activities must be conducted with minimal disruption and absolute adherence to cleanliness and safety standards befitting a regulated research setting. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 238990, issued by the USDA ARS AFM APD, with performance required at a facility in Frederick, Maryland, zip code 21702. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2026, and responses are due by July 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Only small businesses qualifying under the SBA’s small business definitions are eligible to bid, and the work must be performed in full compliance with all federal contracting standards applicable to subcontracted construction services in federally managed facilities.