Greenhouse Environmental Control and Lighting Modernization, Ithaca, New York

Solicitation 1232SA26Q1008 is a request for quotations issued by the USDA ARS for the modernization and upgrade of greenhouse infrastructure at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Upland Farm Campus in Ithaca, New York. The project focuses on replacing aging lighting systems and environmental control hardware that have reached end-of-life support. Key requirements include the removal of existing equipment, the installation of 24 LED grow lights, and the upgrade to a Wadsworth Seed 24 or equivalent environmental control system to enhance remote access, monitoring, and integration capabilities. The contractor must also integrate sensors and weather stations, provide commissioning, and deliver training and final documentation within a performance period of 150 days from the date of award. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 561210, with a size standard of 47.0 million dollars. Interested parties must submit their quotations by September 8, 2026, at 1300 CT. The contract requires compliance with FAR Part 12 for commercial items, specific limitations on subcontracting, and adherence to the Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determinations for Tompkins County, New York. The primary point of contact for this effort is Erin Riffey.