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This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0614, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply and installation of two 30-ton HVAC chillers at the USDA’s animal research facility located at 606 Spring Street, Starkville, Mississippi, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial items acquisition. The requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million, and all responsible small business concerns may submit quotations. The project has a defined period of performance from July 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026, with work required to commence within seven calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days thereafter, inclusive of final cleanup. The place of performance is within a secured, locked compound, necessitating strict adherence to site security protocols, animal welfare standards, and personal identity verification (PIV) compliance under USDA Directives 4620-002 and HSPD-12, including mandatory appointments of a PIV representative and workforce integrity controls. Bid, payment, and performance bonds are mandatory, with non-compliance resulting in non-responsiveness unless bid bonds are submitted using the official sealed SF-24 form. Technical proposals must include a detailed approach narrative aligned with the Statement of Work and references for up to three comparable projects completed within the last three years, both serving as pass/fail gates for evaluation under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Only the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer will be considered for award. Compliance with numerous FAR clauses is required, including 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items), 52.246-12 (Inspection of Construction), 52.243-5 (Changes and Changed Conditions), and several labor standards and affirmative action clauses, including wage determination adherence per the Davis-Bacon Act and certifications addressing trafficking in persons, whistleblower rights, and anti-discrimination. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits, submit a Site Safety Specific Plan within 14 days of award, coordinate all work and utility shutdowns with the Contracting Officer’s Representative via written request with a three-day advance notice, and provide their own restroom facilities on-site. Proposals must acknowledge Amendment 01 by signed
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Mississippi State, MS, 39762, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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AMENDMENT 01 - 06/02/2026
Solicitation is amended to post the site visit sign-in sheets and responses to all requests for information (RFIs) received by the RFI deadline. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Acknowledgement of amendment is required with proposal submission by either returning a signed copy of the SF-30 or completing section 19 on the SF-1442.
END OF AMENDMENT 01
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1232SA26Q0614 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for HVAC chillers.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 238220. The small business size standard is $19.0 million. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
Organized site visits have been scheduled for May 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM Central Daylight Time (CDT) and May 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM CDT. The same information will be provided at both site visits, so offerors only need to attend one. Contractors wishing to attend the site visit must register by emailing josh.dobereiner@usda.gov by May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT with the names of attendees, company they are with, and company(s) they are representing. A Government issued photo ID is required for attendance.
The site visit will be held for the purpose of providing contractors with the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the site, which may be helpful in the preparation of quotes. Attendance at the site visit is not mandatory for quote submission; however, failure to visit the site will not relieve or mitigate the successful contractor’s responsibility and obligation to fully comply with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained and/or referenced in this document.
Bonds: Bid, Payment, and Performance Bonds are required.
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Josh Dobereiner, via email to josh.dobereiner@usda.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM CDT on May 28, 2026. Answers to all questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation. No questions will be answered after this date unless determined to be in the best interest of the Government as deemed by the Contracting Officer. Telephone requests for information will not be accepted or returned.
Technical Data -
Technical data and supporting documentation associated with this solicitation are available through the following sources:
- Solicitation Attachments
The following documents are included as attachments to this solicitation and can be accessed via the “Attachments/Links” section of the posting.- Attachment 1 – Statement of Work
- Attachment 2 – Wage Determination
Project Location
Project location is listed in Attachment 1 – Statement of Work.
Definitization of Equitable Adjustments for Change Orders
Pursuant to FAR 36.101-4(b), information regarding USDA’s definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found at Contracting with USDA under “Federal Acquisition Regulation 36.101-4”. USDA’s procedures that apply to the definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts may be found in AGAR 443.304 -70.
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