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Laboratory Workstations and Casework at Fort Detrick, Maryland

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, is soliciting quotations for Laboratory Workstations and Casework at Fort Detrick, Maryland, under solicitation number 1232SA26Q1164. This request is issued as a combined synopsis and solicitation in accordance with FAR Part 12, and no separate written solicitation will be provided. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 337127 for Institutional Furniture Manufacturing, with the small business size standard set at 500 employees. All responsible small business concerns are encouraged to submit quotations, which must be received by 10:00 PM Eastern Time on August 21, 2026. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM local time at 1301 Crops Way, Frederick, MD, with no exceptions for early or late visits. All visitors must report to the Fort Detrick Visitor Center, undergo security vetting, and be escorted by government personnel throughout the visit; visitors are advised to allow 30 to 45 minutes for entry procedures. The primary point of contact for the solicitation is Kerrie Hodges, reachable at kerrie.hodges@usda.gov. The contract will be performed in Frederick, Maryland, with the issuing office located in Beltsville, Maryland.

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U.S. USDA seeks small business quotations for lab workstations at Fort Detrick, Maryland, due August 21, 2026.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm ApdView Agency

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337127 - Institutional Furniture ManufacturingView NAICS

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Frederick, MD, 21702, USA

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Questions+and+Answers+-+31+July.pdf

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Sol_1232SA26Q1164.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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OfficeBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Afm Apd
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Office AddressBELTSVILLE, MD, 20705, USA
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*Questions and Answers in Attachments dated 7/31*


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 1232SA26Q1164 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Laboratory Workstations and Casework at Fort Detrick, Maryland.


This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 337127 – Institutional Furniture Manufacturing  The small business size standard is 500 employees.  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 


A Site Visit will be conducted 8/10/2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM local time at 1301 Crops Way, Frederick, MD 21702. Parking available in gravel lot.


All visitors will need to go through Fort Detrick’s Visitor center and follow vetting procedures.  Allow 30-45 minutes for this process.


https://home.army.mil/detrick/my-fort/visitors


This is a strictly timed visit.  All visitors will be escorted by government employees.


No site visits will be conducted prior to or after the August 10, 10-11am allotted time.

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